Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Robotics

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Job summary

Katalyst Space, based in the United States, seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design spacecraft mechanisms and deployable systems. You will develop CAD models, run FEA analyses, and create detailed manufacturing drawings while collaborating with electrical and software teams to ensure integration and meeting system requirements.

The role involves designing to mission-critical specs, reviewing design reviews, and supporting testing and field deployment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years designing spacecraft mechanisms or payloads.
• 3+ years running FEA analyses for vibration/shock.
• Strong understanding of materials, tribology, motors, and analysis methods.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, forming and joining processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the NEXUS-1 spacecraft team to integrate upgrade modules.
• Analyze requirements and develop trade studies for mechanical systems.
• Create and iterate CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings with tolerances.
• Develop dynamic and kinematic models for deployable space assemblies.
• Perform structural analyses to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Prototype and iterate designs using additive manufacturing and machining.
• Coordinate with electrical, software, and systems teams to meet requirements.
• Assist in mechanical integration, testing and field troubleshooting.

Skills

CAD modelling

FEA analysis

Mechanical design

Systems thinking

Tools

FEA tools

Job description

Katalyst Space, based in the United States, seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design spacecraft mechanisms and deployable systems. You will develop CAD models, run FEA analyses, and create detailed manufacturing drawings while collaborating with electrical and software teams to ensure integration and meeting system requirements.

The role involves designing to mission-critical specs, reviewing design reviews, and supporting testing and field deployment.