Aerospace Mechanical Engineer — Space Systems & R&D

Examinart; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

eXaminart LLC in Tucson, AZ, seeks a highly motivated aerospace/mechanical engineer to contribute to planetary analytical instrument development under NASA contracts and to sustain engineering of commercial products.

The role is full-time and involves hands-on design, testing, and system integration across mechanical, electrical, software, and project management disciplines, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• MS degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Robotics.
• 5+ years of experience, preferably with space-deployed systems.
• Fluent in SolidWorks 3D modeling and experience with FEA for thermal and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical tasks of NASA R&D projects and ensure timely design, fabrication, and testing per plans.
• Support new product development and design improvements of existing products.
• Design mechanical architectures, evaluate components, create and maintain CAD models and drawings.

Skills

SolidWorks modeling

FEA analysis

Python coding

Project management

Technical communication

Education

MS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Robotics

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

FEA tools

Cryo-vac systems

Job description

eXaminart LLC in Tucson, AZ, seeks a highly motivated aerospace/mechanical engineer to contribute to planetary analytical instrument development under NASA contracts and to sustain engineering of commercial products.

The role is full-time and involves hands-on design, testing, and system integration across mechanical, electrical, software, and project management disciplines, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.