Senior Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Systems & Thermal

Optimum Technologies LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

OPTIMUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 3–10 years of experience to support satellite and payload architectures across design and manufacturing life cycles. You will perform mechanical and thermal modeling, interface design, subsystem interaction evaluations, and environmental test support, collaborating with a diverse team to translate requirements into a cohesive system.

This role requires strong teamwork, ability to handle multiple tasks, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related Engineering Discipline.
• 3-10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with tools that evaluate mechanical performance (e.g., FEA/thermal analysis).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Tackle dynamic mechanically and thermally oriented assignments involving multiple customer contacts.
• Review technical designs and identify gaps; propose solutions.
• Technical planning, integration, verification, and validation.
• Support development of satellite products from concept to test.
• Ensure requirements are translated into total system solutions within cost/schedule constraints.

Job description

OPTIMUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 3–10 years of experience to support satellite and payload architectures across design and manufacturing life cycles. You will perform mechanical and thermal modeling, interface design, subsystem interaction evaluations, and environmental test support, collaborating with a diverse team to translate requirements into a cohesive system.

This role requires strong teamwork, ability to handle multiple tasks, and willingness to