Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Architect

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is partnering with an innovative space technology company in Denver to recruit a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead spacecraft mechanical development.

You will own the mechanical architecture, oversee design, integration, and qualification across the full development lifecycle while mentoring a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver radio, thermal, and structural systems for next-generation satellites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience and leading spacecraft development through full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft mechanical architecture, structural design, and interfaces.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience for engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft integration, environmental testing, and qualification.
• Proficiency in GD&T, drawings, and engineering design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across spacecraft, subsystems, and interfaces.
• Own spacecraft mechanical architecture, structural design, and major technical decisions.
• Oversee requirements, design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification.
• Develop spacecraft structures, electronics packaging, thermal architecture, and mechanisms.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers.
• Support spacecraft integration, environmental testing, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Nastran

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Job description

EVONA is partnering with an innovative space technology company in Denver to recruit a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead spacecraft mechanical development.

You will own the mechanical architecture, oversee design, integration, and qualification across the full development lifecycle while mentoring a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver radio, thermal, and structural systems for next-generation satellites.