Lead Avionics Mechanical Engineer - Spaceflight Packaging

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarparktexasedc seeks a Firefly Avionics Mechanical Engineer to own complex electronics enclosures and mechanical assemblies for launch vehicles. You will lead design architectures, perform thermal analyses, and guide qualification testing with multidisciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in high‑reliability packaging, NX CAD expertise, and experience from concept through production, you will mentor junior engineers and drive design reviews and manufacturing collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in high-reliability electronics packaging design.
• Experience taking complex electro‑mechanical products from concept through environmental qualification and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of ruggedized electronics packaging and structural components for PCB assemblies used in launch vehicle and spacecraft applications.
• Design and optimize complex electro‑mechanical assemblies for extreme thermal and dynamic environments, EMI/EMC compatibility, and radiation resistance.
• Perform and review advanced thermal analyses (steady‑state, transient, and thermal cycling) of electronics in space environments.
• Perform and review modal, random vibration, and shock analyses of electronic assemblies to ensure structural integrity during launch.
• Oversee the design of high‑reliability test fixturing and ground support equipment (GSE) for launch vehicle and spacecraft electronics.
• Define, execute, and lead vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) environmental test campaigns for product qualification and acceptance.
• Drive the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation; lead formal design reviews (PDR, CDR) and present to leadership.
• Partner closely with the PCB design team to establish mounting strategies, keep‑outs, tolerance stack‑ups, connector placement, and advanced thermal management solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level engineers, establishing design best practices and reviewing their technical work.

Skills

3D CAD design

NX CAD

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Production readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

ANSYS

FEA tools

Job description

Cedarparktexasedc seeks a Firefly Avionics Mechanical Engineer to own complex electronics enclosures and mechanical assemblies for launch vehicles. You will lead design architectures, perform thermal analyses, and guide qualification testing with multidisciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in high‑reliability packaging, NX CAD expertise, and experience from concept through production, you will mentor junior engineers and drive design reviews and manufacturing collaboration.