Lead Spacecraft Mechanical AI&T Engineer

Motive Workforce; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce partners with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company seeking a Spacecraft Lead AI&T Engineer to lead the mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware in an in-office role.

You will guide MGSE and EGSE coordination, develop CAD models and drawings with GD&T specs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure flight-ready assemblies while collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in spacecraft mechanical engineering and hands-on hardware delivery.
• Ability to lead mechanical assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Proficiency with CAD modelling and manufacturing drawings with GD&T specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft mechanical assembly, integration, and testing, including MGSE design, EGSE coordination, environmental test planning and execution, and cleanroom maintenance.
• Lead the design and development of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Lead development of CAD models and engineering drawings, including surface finish and GD&T specifications.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft systems.
• Support compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance throughout spacecraft development and integration.

Skills

Spacecraft mechanical engineering

Mechanical assembly

Environmental testing

CAD modelling

GD&T

Tools

CAD software

GD&T standards

Job description

Motive Workforce partners with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company seeking a Spacecraft Lead AI&T Engineer to lead the mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware in an in-office role.

You will guide MGSE and EGSE coordination, develop CAD models and drawings with GD&T specs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure flight-ready assemblies while collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards.