Senior Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Electronics Design

Aegis Search Ltd; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Search Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Herndon, VA to own the mechanical design of spacecraft electronics assemblies from CAD through qualification testing. You will collaborate with electrical and systems teams, mentor juniors, and help manage projects in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires 6+ years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and hands-on FEA with Ansys. Local ITAR compliance is required for U.S.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mechanical design experience required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for space electronics assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of space electronics assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Perform and review structural and thermal FEA using Ansys.
• Support environmental testing to qualify for space use (vibration, shock).
• Create fabrication drawings with GD&T.

Skills

6+ years exp

SolidWorks

FEA (Ansys)

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Aegis Search Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Herndon, VA to own the mechanical design of spacecraft electronics assemblies from CAD through qualification testing. You will collaborate with electrical and systems teams, mentor juniors, and help manage projects in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires 6+ years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and hands-on FEA with Ansys. Local ITAR compliance is required for U.S.