Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - Spaceflight Hardware

EVONA; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a mechanical engineer to join a highly experienced team focused on next-generation satellite and telescope technologies. You will design precision mechanical structures, develop detailed CAD models, and integrate optical, electrical, and thermal subsystems for spaceflight hardware.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with high-tolerance systems, FEA, and space hardware development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering with hands-on product development.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience designing precision or high-tolerance mechanical systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
• FEA (NX Nastran, ANSYS or equivalent).
• Opto-mechanical or optical system design.
• Manufacturing, integration, or assembly experience.
• Space or aerospace hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical structures and assemblies using Siemens NX.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Design interfaces between optical, electrical, and thermal subsystems.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis (FEA and hand calculations).
• Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers on fabrication, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation spaceflight hardware.

Skills

GD&T proficiency

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

Siemens NX

NX Nastran

ANSYS

Job description

EVONA is seeking a mechanical engineer to join a highly experienced team focused on next-generation satellite and telescope technologies. You will design precision mechanical structures, develop detailed CAD models, and integrate optical, electrical, and thermal subsystems for spaceflight hardware.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with high-tolerance systems, FEA, and space hardware development.