Aerospace Mechanical Engineer II - Deployable Systems

MMA Space™️; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MMA Design in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to work with the program team to develop mechanical and electromechanical components and systems for space applications, meeting customer and company requirements.

Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, testing, generating drawings, maintaining CAD model configuration, and supporting production, with emphasis on deployable structures, precision mechanisms, and aerospace hardware.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering with 4+ years of experience; master's/PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Familiar with space-industry standards for moving mechanical assemblies, material properties, design factors of safety, and verification.
• Experience designing mechanisms, moving assemblies, deployable structures, actuators, hinges, springs, motor-driven systems, or similar precision hardware.
• Experience with aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
• Proficient with drafting practices and GD&T.
• Capable of performing appropriate engineering analyses.
• Effective communication including technical writing and oral presentations.
• Understanding of project management practices including cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
• Team oriented and quality focused.

Responsibilities

• Specify system component requirements or modify existing products to meet design intent and specs.
• Design and evaluate mechanical/electromechanical products and processes to meet program requirements.
• Design products using CAD/drafting equipment and software.
• Design, build and test prototypes at various fidelity levels.
• Generate engineering documentation including drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Maintain CAD model and document control via PLM tools.
• Recommend design modifications to improve performance and reduce costs/schedule.
• Confer with engineering and manufacturing to define assembly, test, and operating procedures.
• Investigate malfunctions, identify root cause and corrective actions, justify conclusions.
• Oversee assembly, test, integration, operation, maintenance, and repair to specs.
• Assist with production development, tooling/fixturing, and testing methods.
• Supplement receiving/inspection of engineered products.
• Present technical information in report format.
• Contribute to design reviews and proposals content.
• Enable other engineers by delegating tasks and providing oversight.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams from concept through delivery.

Skills

Electromechanical assemblies

Prototype development

Hardware integration

Environmental testing

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Engineering analyses

Technical writing

Oral presentations

Project management basics

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Master’s or PhD substituted for experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

MMA Design in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to work with the program team to develop mechanical and electromechanical components and systems for space applications, meeting customer and company requirements.

Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, testing, generating drawings, maintaining CAD model configuration, and supporting production, with emphasis on deployable structures, precision mechanisms, and aerospace hardware.