Mechanical Design Engineer

Lanteris Space LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in San Jose, CA seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to support RF Active and Passive subsystems for satellite programs. You will interface with RF and manufacturing engineers and guide designs through development, manufacturing and test, acting as a technical expert on the subsystem.

The role requires CREO 3D design experience, a B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 2–3 years of related work. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• US citizen or permanent resident as required.
• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of related working experience; masters may substitute for 2 years.
• Experience with CREO 3D design.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Mechanical Design Engineer for RF subsystems.
• Determines specifications for design, development, test and production.
• Provides technical consultation to management and other engineering personnel.
• Designs, documents and reports on engineering progress for assigned projects.
• Provides technical analysis and recommendations.
• Prepares and delivers briefings and reports on activities and results.
• Introduces innovative techniques in area of specialty.

Skills

CREO 3D design

RF subsystem design

Mechanical design

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CREO 3D design

Job description

At Intuitive Machines - West, we unlock the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We deliver broadband communications and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure. Want to play a part in humankind’s return to the moon, contribute to missions in support of national security or improve the health and sustainability of our planet? Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

What you’ll do day-to-day (with your colleagues): We are looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join us in San Jose, CA, to support new and existing RF Active (RF converters, amplifiers and oscillators) and Passive (filters, IMUXs and OMUXs) Subsystems projects. This role is critical in the development of new satellites, these subsystems are the building blocks of complex satellites. Getting the right design of these sub-systems is a major driver of cost and schedule on every project. In this role, you will be designing and documenting the assigned RF subsystem by interfacing with RF engineers and manufacturing engineers, among other disciplines to develop the required performance. You will follow the hardware through the development, manufacturing, and test phases, acting as a Lanteris Space technical expert on the subsystem. You will report progress and issues to your management team.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the Mechanical Design Engineer for a variety of RF subsystems.
• Determine applicable specifications for each design, development, test, and/or production activity.
• Provides technical consultation to management and to other engineering and scientific personnel.
• Designs, Documents and reports on engineering progress on assigned projects.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations.
• Prepares and delivers briefings and issues reports on activities, analyses, experiments, and all work performed.
• Introduce innovative and creative techniques in area of specialty.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 2-3 years related working experience required.
• A masters degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Experience with CREO 3D design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge in a specific engineering or scientific field in RF technologies and engineering.
• Has performed structural and/or thermal analyses.
• Provide functional guidance to personnel assigned to assist.
• Receives assignments with limited supervision.
• Represents the company to customers and/or vendors in providing solutions for technical problems.
• Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to major technical proposal efforts.

The base pay for this position within California is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Intuitive Machines is building the infrastructure for your boldest missions and the next era of space operations. Our foundation is proven and built for scale, resilience, and mission continuity, extending across LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space. That’s why commercial leaders and government organizations, such as NASA rely, on Intuitive Machines to sustain continuous mission operations and extend their space capabilities further and faster..

Intuitive Machines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.