Mechanical Engineer I — Spacecraft Hardware & Thermal

CesiumAstro; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

HSA

FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our satellite hardware team in El Segundo. You will help design and analyze mechanical systems for spacecraft, including electronics packaging, thermal management, and structural interfaces.

The role involves CAD modeling, simulations, GD&T documentation, and participation in design reviews. You will work in a startup-like, collaborative environment with hands-on ownership and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering with at least 1 year of industry experience in design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge 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 or MATLAB.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical designs of Cesium products through all phases of development.
• Involve electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations and analyses, CAD, and environmental qualification.
• Create GD&T compliant drawings and perform design reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and structural engineers across projects.
• Present engineering design review materials to stake holders.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our satellite hardware team in El Segundo. You will help design and analyze mechanical systems for spacecraft, including electronics packaging, thermal management, and structural interfaces.

The role involves CAD modeling, simulations, GD&T documentation, and participation in design reviews. You will work in a startup-like, collaborative environment with hands-on ownership and cross-functional teamwork.