Mechanical Design Engineer — Space Systems - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida

MissionHires; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

Equity participation

Work on-site at Space Coast

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer located in Town of Florida, New York. In this role, you will lead the complete lifecycle of mechanical design, from concept to flight-ready solutions.

You will work hands-on, collaborating closely with manufacturing and avionics teams, while influencing design standards. The position offers competitive compensation with full benefits and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking space hardware in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and thermal considerations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of structural and mechanical components.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and avionics teams.
• Lead design reviews and iterate based on test data.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CAD proficiency

Understanding of materials

Ability to work on-site

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

We’re hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of mechanical design — from blank-sheet concepts through to flight-ready hardware. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role based primarily out of our newly built facility.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of structural and mechanical components (CAD, analysis, drawings, DFM, testing)
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, systems, and avionics teams to deliver flight‑ready solutions
• Lead design reviews and iterate rapidly based on test data and field results
• Support prototype builds and hardware integration on‑site
• Influence design standards, tools, and best practices as we scale

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments
• Deep expertise in full product lifecycle — concept, design, build, test, iterate
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of materials, machining, structural analysis, and thermal considerations
• Experience designing for launch environments, vacuum, or thermal extremes is a plus
• Ability to be on‑site most of the time — this role is in the heart of our build and test activity

Benefits

• Be part of a founding team shaping breakthrough space hardware
• Work on‑site, hands‑on, where decisions happen fast and builds happen daily
• Competitive compensation, full benefits, and equity participation
• Live and work on the legendary Space Coast — launchpads on your doorstep, ocean in your backyard