Lead Mechanical Engineer, Avionics Packaging for Space

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a lead avionics mechanical engineer to design rugged electronics packaging for PCB assemblies used in launch vehicles. You will conduct advanced thermal and structural analyses and drive environmental testing for qualification.

You will create CAD models, drawings, and documentation, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with cross-functional teams across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and 5 years in aerospace packaging.
• 3D CAD (NX) with GD&T experience.
• Experience taking electro-mechanical products from concept to qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of ruggedized electronics packaging for PCB assemblies.
• Perform thermal analyses (steady-state, transient, cycling) for space environments.
• Perform modal/ random vibration and shock analyses to ensure launch integrity.
• Define and lead TVAC environmental test campaigns for qualification.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation; lead design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Electro-mechanical design

Leadership

Thermal management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a lead avionics mechanical engineer to design rugged electronics packaging for PCB assemblies used in launch vehicles. You will conduct advanced thermal and structural analyses and drive environmental testing for qualification.

You will create CAD models, drawings, and documentation, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with cross-functional teams across the company.