Mechanical Engineer

EVONA; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A satellite manufacturing company is seeking an Onsite Mechanical Engineer in Midland, Texas. This role encompasses mechanical and structural design for spacecraft hardware and supports various phases including testing and integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite structures, 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, and proficiency with CAD tools like Inventor and SolidWorks. This position requires adaptability and teamwork in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical or structural engineering within spacecraft or launch vehicle programs.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to operate in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and structural design of spacecraft hardware.
• Supporting trade studies covering mass, performance, cost, and system architecture.
• Developing and maintaining mechanical documentation including drawings.
• Supporting structural testing such as static load and vibration.
• Investigating hardware anomalies and providing hands-on support.

Skills

Mechanical and structural design

Strong background in satellite structures

Experience with CAD tools

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Tools

Inventor

CATIA

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

We are working with a satellite manufacturer developing next-generation spacecraft for low-Earth orbit and are looking for a Onsite Mechanical Engineer to support spacecraft structures and payload development.

This role covers the full lifecycle of satellite mechanical systems, from early trade studies and design through integration, testing, and production support.

What you will be doing

• Mechanical and structural design of spacecraft hardware and MGSE
• Supporting trade studies covering mass, performance, cost, and system architecture
• Developing and maintaining mechanical documentation including drawings and test procedures
• Supporting and executing structural testing such as static load, vibration, shock, and TVAC
• Investigating hardware anomalies and performing root cause analysis
• Providing hands-on support during assembly, integration, and test

What we are looking for

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical or structural engineering within spacecraft or launch vehicle programs
• Strong background in satellite structures, payloads, and launch environments
• Experience with CAD tools such as Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, or CREO
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to operate in a fast-paced development environment.

If you would like to learn more or have a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out.