Senior Mechanical Project Engineer — Space Hardware

Jobot; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Goleta, CA to lead the design, development and testing of production hardware for space systems. This on-site role requires strong systems engineering and leadership to drive programs from concept through verification.

You will generate and review project documentation, develop system requirements, and manage cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations while controlling costs and schedule.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing production hardware.
• Proven systems-level engineering experience and prior leadership of technical teams.
• Experience with PDM Pro, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, and similar.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and present project documentation.
• Develop system-level requirements, verification procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure requirements traceability and verification through successful test execution.
• Participate in or lead non-conformance investigations.
• Partner with program management to ensure project execution aligns with customer expectations and internal guidelines.
• Control project costs through effective resource planning and close management of system-level decisions.
• Lead and manage technical teams, ensuring successful delivery of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM Pro

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Thermal Desktop

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Goleta, CA to lead the design, development and testing of production hardware for space systems. This on-site role requires strong systems engineering and leadership to drive programs from concept through verification.

You will generate and review project documentation, develop system requirements, and manage cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations while controlling costs and schedule.