Senior Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Systems

CesiumAstro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro in Colorado is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Internal Missions team to lead mechanical aspects of spacecraft hardware, from concept through flight. The ideal candidate has BS in Mechanical or Aerospace, 6+ years in spacecraft mechanical engineering, familiarity with CAD/FEA tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks, Thermal Desktop) and aerospace materials.

Experience with EMI/EMC, thermal architectures, testability, and manufacturing processes is valued; strong communication and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years in spacecraft mechanical engineering including electronics packaging, thermal, shock, vibration, stress dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through space flight, including requirements definition and architecture trades.
• Perform mechanical analysis, electronics packaging, and assembly for spacecraft hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering and program management to ensure build and launch success.

Skills

Architectural trade studies

FEA CAD tools

EMI/EMC mitigation

Thermal architecture

Spacecraft environments

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Test & manufacturability

Python/C++ (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

Thermal Desktop

Job description

CesiumAstro in Colorado is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Internal Missions team to lead mechanical aspects of spacecraft hardware, from concept through flight. The ideal candidate has BS in Mechanical or Aerospace, 6+ years in spacecraft mechanical engineering, familiarity with CAD/FEA tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks, Thermal Desktop) and aerospace materials.

Experience with EMI/EMC, thermal architectures, testability, and manufacturing processes is valued; strong communication and