Mechanical Engineer

Motive Workforce Solutions; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce partners with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company to recruit a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer. The role focuses on hands-on design, development, assembly, integration, and testing of structural assemblies and systems for spacecraft builds.

You will execute mechanical design, develop CAD models, inspect parts, and lead MHSE activities across the full project lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strict adherence to industry standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on design, development, assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft structural assemblies and systems.
• Experience with CAD models and engineering drawings for spacecraft builds.
• Ability to document design processes and test results.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design and development of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Design parts for manufacturing using GD&T practices.
• Develop CAD models and engineering drawings and inspect received parts for accuracy.
• Perform spacecraft mechanical assembly, integration and testing, including MGSE design, torquing and staking bolts, fit checks and cleanroom organization.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft systems.
• Own hardware through full project lifecycle: reception, inspection, integration, bus packing, shipping and testing.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results and system performance.
• Provide technical mechanical guidance to fellow engineers.

Skills

CAD modeling

GD&T practices

Mechanical design

Assembly testing

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Motive Workforce is partnering with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company developing custom spacecraft and mission solutions for commercial and national security applications. We are seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join the spacecraft engineering team. This role is focused on the hands-on design, development, assembly, integration, and testing of structural assemblies and systems for spacecraft builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the mechanical design and development of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Design parts for manufacturing using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
• Develop CAD models and engineering drawings and inspect received parts for accuracy.
• Execute spacecraft mechanical assembly, integration, and testing, including MGSE design, torquing and staking bolts, interference and fit checks, and cleanroom organization.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft systems.
• Own hardware throughout the full project lifecycle, including part reception, inspection, integration, spacecraft bus packing, shipping, and testing.
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide technical mechanical engineering guidance to fellow engineers.