Lead Mechanical Engineer for Space Power Hardware

Zephyr Fusion; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zephyr Fusion seeks a driven mechanical engineer to own the full lifecycle of high performance hardware systems, from architecture to integration and launch. You will lay the foundations of the mechanical engineering team and design and develop mechanical systems for advanced space applications.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Vista, CA. The candidate must be a US person due to ITAR restrictions and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet ambitious engineering goals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in mechanical design and mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in fast-moving, product-driven teams.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T.
• Proficient in principles of mechanical design, materials, and thermodynamics.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas and iterate designs.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in fast-paced, hands-on projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical structures and mechanisms critical to our space operations.
• Take hardware from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to tackle multi-domain problems and drive hardware toward real implementation.
• Own CAD models, drawings, release packages, and BOMs for prototype and flight hardware.
• Drive design trades among performance, manufacturability, schedule, and cost.
• Establish processes and standards for mechanical engineering at Zephyr Fusion.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechanical engineering

CAD/FEA

GD&T

Materials/thermodynamics

Hardware design/testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD/FEA software

Job description

Zephyr Fusion seeks a driven mechanical engineer to own the full lifecycle of high performance hardware systems, from architecture to integration and launch. You will lay the foundations of the mechanical engineering team and design and develop mechanical systems for advanced space applications.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Vista, CA. The candidate must be a US person due to ITAR restrictions and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet ambitious engineering goals.