Lead Mechanical Engineer – Space Systems

BlackVe, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

401(k) With Company Contribution

Equity Participation

Job summary

BlackVe, Inc. seeks a senior spacecraft structures engineer to lead design, analysis, integration and test of mechanical subsystems across the product lifecycle.

You will provide technical direction to engineers, coordinate with suppliers and program leadership, and ensure mission requirements are met through design, verification, and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience and an active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with spacecraft design, lifecycle, and environmental testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, integration, and testing of spacecraft structures and subsystems.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure mission requirements are met through all product lifecycle stages.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanical Design

Spacecraft Systems Engineering

3D CAD

Engineering Drawings

GDT / GD&T

Requirements Verification

Materials Selection

Environmental Testing

Vibration Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Test Planning and Execution

Technical Leadership

Configuration Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA software

3D CAD tools

Job description

Lead the design, analysis, integration, and testing of spacecraft structures, mechanical subsystems, and related hardware throughout the product lifecycle. Provide technical direction to engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, customers, and program leadership to ensure mission requirements are met.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. Candidates must have spacecraft design and lifecycle experience, proficiency with finite element analysis and 3D CAD tools, and experience planning and supporting environmental testing.

Key Skills:

Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Design, Spacecraft Systems Engineering, 3D CAD, Engineering Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Requirements Verification, Materials Selection, Environmental Testing, Vibration Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Test Planning and Execution, Technical Leadership, Configuration Management, Technical Writing

Benefits:

• Flexible Time Off
• 401(k) With Company Contribution
• Equity Participation