Senior Mechanical Engineer—Space Hardware & Structures

ICEYE US-SkyFi; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Fun perks

Job summary

ICEYE US-SkyFi in Irvine, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical interfaces and structural design for a remote sensing payload. The role involves collaborating with teams, ensuring designs meet various requirements, and generating engineering documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with over 7 years of experience in mechanical design for space-rated hardware. A strong proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo is also required.

The estimated salary range for this role is $127,000 - $160,000 plus benefits including health coverage and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical design for space-rated hardware.
• Strong background in thermal analysis, material selection, and structural optimization.
• Experience with lightweight composite structures and advanced materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical structures for small- to mid-size space hardware.
• Ensure designs meet thermal, vibration, and load requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve mass and manufacturability goals.

Skills

Mechanical design for space-rated hardware

Thermal analysis

Proficiency in CAD tools

Material selection

Structural optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Job description

ICEYE US-SkyFi in Irvine, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical interfaces and structural design for a remote sensing payload. The role involves collaborating with teams, ensuring designs meet various requirements, and generating engineering documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with over 7 years of experience in mechanical design for space-rated hardware. A strong proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo is also required.

The estimated salary range for this role is $127,000 - $160,000 plus benefits including health coverage and flexible time off.