Mechanical Engineer I Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Melbourne, FL seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to lead end-to-end mechanical design and validation for satellite hardware, including electronics packaging and environmental qualification. The role requires CAD in SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo, FEA (ANSYS), GD&T, and experience with machining/CNC processes; collaboration with electrical engineers across product development.

The candidate should have strong communication, be capable in a startup-like environment, and possess a related degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aerospace/civil/industrial design or related field, 0–2 years’ experience
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or AutoCAD
• DFM/DFMA implications of material and process selection
• Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and documentation practices
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or MATLAB
• Experience with CNC manufacturing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical designs through development phases
• Perform simulations and analyses including thermal management and EMI/EMC mitigation
• Create and validate CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Present design review materials to customers and leadership
• Support in-orbit operations and qualification activities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

AutoCAD

GD&T

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Lead end-to-end mechanical design and validation for CesiumAstro satellite hardware

Location: Melbourne, Florida

About The Role

Mechanical Engineer I

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Mechanical Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for mechanical designs of Cesium products through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be proficient in electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations and analyses, computer-aided design (CAD), spacecraft mechanical interfaces, and environmental qualification of electronic assemblies.

As a Cesium mechanical team member, you will be responsible for mechanical designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products. The ideal candidate will have skills and experience that include thermal management design, precision machining principles, thermal simulation and analysis, shock and vibration simulation and analysis, electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), finite element analysis (FEA), and cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs.

The successful candidate may also present engineering design review materials to our customers and leadership team - excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, industrial design, engineering technology, or a related technical field with 0–2 years of related experience in mechanical engineering, structural analysis, stress analysis, CAD, product design, or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD
• Practical understanding of DFM/DFMA implications of material and process selection
• Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience with Engineering analysis tools such as (ANSYS, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience with CNC manufacturing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with electronics assemblies and experience working closely with electrical engineers.
• Aerospace industry design, development, qualification, and aerospace manufacturing processes
• Experience in electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics or in spacecraft structures and mechanisms
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.