Senior Engineering Projects Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive benefits — health, vision,

401(k) with company matching

Dog friendly office

Team events

Job summary

Dcubed seeks a Senior Engineering Projects Manager in the United States with a strong background in mechanical and mechatronics engineering to mentor a small multi-disciplinary team and support design and analysis for spaceflight hardware.

The role blends technical SME, team leadership, and project management with hands-on design and analysis across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines; hybrid work is offered with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering with 7+ years experience.
• Spaceflight hardware experience with hands-on work.
• Past project and/or team management experience.
• Interest in working with small, fast-paced teams.
• Strong technical skills in Mechanical Design, CAD, FEA, and Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical DesignCAD

Finite Element Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Mechatronics Systems

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS/NASTRAN/FEMAP

Thermal Desktop

Job description

As a Senior Engineering Projects 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 management of a multi-functional technical team and associated projects 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 - 160,000 per year (based on experience and qualification)

• Flexible PTO and sick leave

• Generous parental 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

• For full-time employees:

• Competitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)

• 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.