Mechanical Engineer II Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in Melbourne, FL to lead mechanical designs for satellites and aerospace systems. You will manage from concept to qualification, with emphasis on electronics packaging, CAD modeling, simulations, and environmental qualification.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role requires proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD), FEA/thermal analysis, and DFM/DFMA knowledge, with 2–5 years (BS) or 0–3

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2–5 years of design/analysis experience or MS with 0–3 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• DFM/DFMA implications of material and process selection.
• Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience with ANSYS, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical designs from concept through qualification.
• Perform electronics packaging design and thermal management.
• Use CAD/FEA tools for simulations and analyses.
• Ensure manufacturability through DFM/DFMA considerations.
• Present design reviews to customers and leadership.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Electronics packaging awareness

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

AutoCAD

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II

Lead mechanical design of satellite hardware from concept to qualification.

Location: Melbourne, Florida

About The Role

Mechanical Engineer II

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 II 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 of Science (BS) and minimum of 2- 5 years of industry experience in design and analysis OR Master of Science (MS) and 0-3 years 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
• 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.