Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Spaceflight Hardware

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex spacecraft mechanical designs and MGSE development. You will create CAD models, deliver engineering drawings, and drive design reviews in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires extensive experience in spaceflight hardware, strong communication, and proficiency with NX, CATIA/Creo, and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 9+ years experience; or Master's with 7+; or PhD with 5+ years.
• Extensive experience designing, analyzing, developing, integrating, and verifying mechanical components for spaceflight or complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex mechanical design efforts and conduct design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Mechanical Design Engineer on spacecraft, instrument, robotic, or MGSE applications.
• Create complex CAD models and manage assemblies; produce engineering drawings.
• Lead design trades and configurations; interface with space science experts and project staff.
• Present mechanical engineering status at reviews; ensure robust interfaces and end-to-end integrity.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

CAD NX

Interfacing with stakeholders

System-level integration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex spacecraft mechanical designs and MGSE development. You will create CAD models, deliver engineering drawings, and drive design reviews in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires extensive experience in spaceflight hardware, strong communication, and proficiency with NX, CATIA/Creo, and GD&T.