Senior Engineering Project Manager

Dcubed; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work flexibility

Premium office coffee/beverage

Dog friendly environment

Team events

401(k) with company matching

Discounted Pet Health Insurance

Job summary

Dcubed is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager with a strong mix of mechanical, mechatronics, and aerospace expertise. You will lead a small team, mentor engineers, and contribute to design and analysis for spaceflight hardware.

The role blends engineering SME, team leadership, and project management with opportunities for growth in a rapidly scaling aerospace company. Hybrid work and strong benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with 7+ years experience.
• Hands-on experience with spaceflight hardware is required.
• Demonstrated project or team leadership experience.
• A passion for small, fast-paced teams.
• Strong technical skills in one or more areas: design, CAD, FEA, thermal or mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM of a multi-functional technical team supporting Dcubed engineering.
• Perform design or analysis of structures, mechanisms, or mechatronic systems.
• Mentor less-senior engineers on engineering and PM topics.
• Assist with management of external contractors for engineering services.
• Support hardware procurement and vendor management.

Skills

Project management

Team mentoring

Mechanical design

CAD (SolidWorks)

Finite Element Analysis

Thermal analysis

Mechatronics systems

Electrical systems

Spaceflight hardware

Education

B.S. in Aerospace

B.S. in Mechanical

B.S. in Mechatronics

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Thermal Desktop

Job description

As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, you bring a mix of mechanical engineering / mechatronics expertise with experience managing a small team’s tasks, schedules and budget. You will lead by example through the mentorship of less senior engineers across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines, in addition to performing design or analysis in support of Dcubed USA technical programs.

This role is a mix between acting as an engineering subject matter expert, team lead, and project manager.

What you will do:

• Provide project management of a multi-functional technical team supporting Dcubed engineering functions
• Perform design or analysis of structures, mechanisms, or mechatronic systems dependent on your specific strengths or expertise.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and avionics a plus
• Assist with the management of external contractors for engineering services
• Mentor less-senior engineers on engineering and project management topics
• Support hardware procurement including the identification, vetting, and management of new vendors supporting Dcubed engineering projects.

Must-haves:

• Education: Bachelor's of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering with at least 7 years experience
• Experience working on spaceflight hardware, with an emphasis on hands-on experience
• Past project and/or team management experience
• A passion for working with small, fast paced teams
• A technical strength in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical Design & Drafting (CAD - Solidworks preferred), Finite Element Analysis (ANYSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc), Thermal Analysis (Thermal Desktop preferred), Mechanisms Design & Analysis, Mechatronics Systems
• Salary range: $120,000 - 160,000 per year (based on experience and qualification)
• Flexible PTO and sick leave
• Hybrid work flexibility when applicable
• Premium Coffee, Beverage, and Snack Bar at the office
• Dog friendly environment
• Team events
• Opportunities for professional growth with a rapidly scaling aerospace company
• 401(k), plus company matching
• Discounted Pet Health Insurance

About Us

Dcubed is a fast-growing NewSpace company headquartered in Germering/Munich which accelerates space exploration through durable and affordable space hardware. Our easy-to-use and readily available space mechanisms and subsystems (solar arrays, deployable structures) have flown over a dozen times to space and are used by many of the leading space companies in the world. We are an inclusive workplace where all are welcome (f/m/d).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dcubed is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. and/or Germany export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. and/or Germany export controls.

Please note: Dcubed does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not pay fees for any candidates we have not requested.