Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Bus — Space Data Centers

Starcloud; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Starcloud, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate the satellite bus layout and structures for space-based data centers.

You will own the full lifecycle of mechanical systems from concept through deployment, collaborating with leadership and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver low-cost, reliable space hardware at scale. Responsibilities include CAD development, structural/thermal analyses, and DFM-driven design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software, ideally NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with FEA software for high-fidelity structural analysis, ideally ANSYS.
• Minimum of 2+ years in mechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding and application of GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Design CAD models from component level to spacecraft level for launch and orbital configurations.
• Perform structural, kinematic, and thermal analyses to ensure hardware survives launch and operates in orbit.
• Own the lifecycle of mechanical components from concept through manufacturing, testing and deployment.
• Develop DFM strategies to optimize manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to ensure timely delivery and integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Thermal analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

Job description

Starcloud, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate the satellite bus layout and structures for space-based data centers.

You will own the full lifecycle of mechanical systems from concept through deployment, collaborating with leadership and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver low-cost, reliable space hardware at scale. Responsibilities include CAD development, structural/thermal analyses, and DFM-driven design.