Senior Mechanical Engineer (III)

MMA Space™️; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MMA Design in Boulder (space-focused) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead major development programs and drive mechanical/electromechanical design from concept through delivery.

You will mentor engineers, define architecture, and oversee test and integration activities, ensuring high-quality, space-grade hardware for deployable systems and antenna payload solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering with 8+ years of experience; advanced degrees may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of space-industry standards for moving mechanical assemblies and product verification.
• Experience designing mechanisms, deployable structures and precision hardware.
• Experience with aerospace or spaceflight hardware and CAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead major development programs and drive design reviews.
• Translate system requirements into component specs and assembly procedures.
• Provide technical direction and mentor fellow engineers.
• Develop, test and document electromechanical assemblies and prototypes.
• Ensure conformance to safety, performance and quality standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

System design

Prototype development

Engineering analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Teamwork

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

CAD

Job description

Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA. MMA Design is a dynamic, growing aerospace company specializing in unique deployable mechanical systems and antenna payload solutions. Founded in Boulder in 2007, we are building a great team by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people who are passionate about enabling the smallsat revolution and beyond.

MMA values each employee’s unique contributions. If you are a versatile team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good interpersonal skills, this is an outstanding opportunity for you to grow your skills and responsibilities while gaining experience in designing and delivering highly engineered, precision deployable products for space applications.

Join our fun, collaborative and talented team who are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products.

Job Description:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with the program team to develop mechanical and electromechanical components and systems which meet customer and company requirements.

Job Duties:

• Serve as technical lead on major development programs.
• Lead design reviews and architecture decisions.
• Provide technical direction to project teams.
• Distill system requirements into component and subsystem requirements.
• Specify system component requirements or direct modification of existing products to ensure conformance with engineering design intent and performance specifications.
• Design and evaluate mechanical/electromechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet program requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Design, build and test prototypes at various levels of fidelity as required.
• Generate engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, schematics, and detailed procedures.
• Maintain configuration control of CAD models and engineering documentation using approved Product Data Management and Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Recommend design modifications to improve performance, reduce schedule and/or reduce costs.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to define assembly, test and operating procedures.
• Participate in the investigation of system malfunctions or anomalies, identify root cause and corrective actions, and provide technical information to justify conclusions.
• Oversee and/or conduct assembly, test, integration, operation, maintenance and repair of products to ensure they are performing to specifications.
• Assist with development, coordination and monitoring of all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, design and fabrication of tooling and fixturing, and review of functional test procedures and testing methods.
• Supplement receiving/inspection of engineered products.
• Generate and present technical information in report and oral presentation format.
• Support design reviews and proposal content.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers.
• Enable other engineers by delegating tasks and providing oversight
• Understanding of project management practices, including cost implications, program schedule, scope of deliverables, and overall quality of the end product.

What You'll Work On

• Electromechanical assemblies
• Prototype development and testing
• Hardware integration and environmental testing
• Cross-functional project teams from concept through delivery

Skills and Requirements:

• B.S. in mechanical engineering/related field with 8+ years of experience; master's and PhD degree(s) in related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience per degree.
• Knowledgeable of space-industry standards for moving mechanical assemblies, material properties, design factors of safety, and product verification.
• Experience designing mechanisms, moving assemblies, deployable structures, actuators, hinges, springs, motor-driven systems, or similar precision mechanical hardware.
• Experience with aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
• Proficient with drafting practices and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Competent with performing appropriate engineering analysis.
• Effective at communication including technical writing and oral presentations.
• Capable of managing projects, including costs and schedules.
• Team oriented.
• Quality focused.

Additional Job Application Terms

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