Senior Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Systems Lead

Ascend Arc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Arc in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our in‑house team building a revolutionary satellite communications system. You will blend hands‑on engineering with structural analysis to ensure spacecraft thrive in space extremes, from concept through flight hardware delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace mechanical design and testing, proficiency with NX/SolidWorks, and experience across the full product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and testing complex mechanical systems in the aerospace industry.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks) and engineering analysis tools (FEA, thermal, tolerance analysis).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and validation of spacecraft mechanical systems, including structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware
• Perform structural analysis using FEA to evaluate stiffness, strength, vibration modes, and margins of safety.
• Collaborate with immediate and cross-functional teams to define mechanical interfaces and support system integration
• Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and documentation to support manufacturing, assembly, and testing
• Support environmental and functional testing efforts (e.g., vibration, thermal, deployment), including test setup and data collection
• Participate in design reviews and help identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development cycle
• Assist in hands-on prototyping, hardware builds, and integration activities

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Hands-on

Cradle-to-grave design

Education

Bachelora0s or Mastera0s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Ascend Arc in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our in‑house team building a revolutionary satellite communications system. You will blend hands‑on engineering with structural analysis to ensure spacecraft thrive in space extremes, from concept through flight hardware delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace mechanical design and testing, proficiency with NX/SolidWorks, and experience across the full product lifecycle.