Senior Mechanical Engineer - Payloads

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced optical payload systems for space-based applications. You will guide concepts through production, ensuring structures meet thermal, mechanical, and reliability requirements while actively managing risks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust designs and maintain compliance with ITAR and export controls, leveraging CAD tools and rigorous GD&T practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Over 10 years of experience in the satellite or launch vehicle industry.
• Proficient in CAD, GD&T standards, and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and integration of optical payload systems from concept through production.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system meets structural, thermal, and reliability requirements.
• Manage technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Optical Payload Systems

CAD Modeling

GD&T

ANSI Y14.5

Creo

Windchill

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Spacecraft Integration

ITAR Compliance

Manufacturing Drawing Creation

Risk Management

Technical Planning

Tooling and Fixtures

Ground Support Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Lead the mechanical design and integration of advanced optical payload systems for space-based applications from concept through production. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems meet structural, thermal, and reliability requirements while managing technical risks.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the satellite or launch vehicle industry. Candidates must be proficient in CAD, GD&T standards, and meet U.S. export control (ITAR) requirements.

Key Skills

• Mechanical Design
• Optical Payload Systems
• CAD Modeling
• GD&T
• ANSI Y14.5
• Creo
• Windchill
• Structural Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Spacecraft Integration
• ITAR Compliance
• Manufacturing Drawing Creation
• Risk Management
• Technical Planning
• Tooling and Fixtures
• Ground Support Equipment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave