Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Manager — Lead & Scale

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

HSA, FSA

Life, disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering organization across multiple programs. You will provide people leadership, technical direction, and own the full product lifecycle—from concept through in-orbit support—for aerospace and space applications.

You will define team structure, establish processes, mentor engineers, and shape the roadmap while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7–9 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis for aerospace or space systems with a minimum of 1-3 years of engineering management experience.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design and analysis for aerospace/space applications.
• Experience with electronics packaging at PCBA and system levels.
• Strong understanding of structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis.
• Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification standards for space hardware.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials and manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, composites, additive manufacturing).
• Understanding of system integration, AI&T, and launch constraints.
• Proven ability to lead technical trade studies and make architecture-level decisions.
• Experience developing and implementing engineering processes and best practices.
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM tools (e.g., SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM or equivalent)
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar FEA tools)
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of mechanical engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities to support business objectives and program needs.
• Set clear performance expectations; provide coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and career development initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit top engineering talent.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment.
• Serve as the mechanical engineering authority across multiple programs, ensuring technical excellence and consistency.
• Lead mechanical architecture development, trade studies, and key design decisions aligned with product roadmaps.
• Oversee system-level requirements definition, validation, and interface management.
• Guide teams through the full development lifecycle: concept, design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.
• Provide technical oversight for high-risk or high-visibility programs, ensuring milestone success.
• Lead and participate in internal and external design reviews, including presentations to customers and executive leadership.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve mechanical engineering processes, including design standards, analysis methodologies, and verification/validation frameworks.
• Establish and maintain technical documentation standards across programs.
• Ensure effective allocation and prioritization of engineering resources.
• Drive accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and technical performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and partners to support program execution.
• Contribute to product roadmap development through mechanical technology strategy and innovation.
• Support proposal efforts, including technical solutioning, resource planning, and cost estimation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Help shape long-term strategy for mechanical engineering capabilities and capacity.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace experience

Engineering leadership

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Dynamic analysis

Software CAD skills

Vendor/supply collaboration

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

CAD/PLM tooling

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering organization across multiple programs. You will provide people leadership, technical direction, and own the full product lifecycle—from concept through in-orbit support—for aerospace and space applications.

You will define team structure, establish processes, mentor engineers, and shape the roadmap while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and program success.