Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer – Spaceflight Hardware

NewSpace Technical; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Paid time off

Cutting-edge space technology

Job summary

NewSpace Technical in Los Angeles seeks a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to own critical subsystems for next-generation space hardware, driving design from concept through qualification and delivering flight-ready hardware.

You will lead complex mechanical systems for robotic space platforms, collaborate with electrical, software, thermal and systems teams, and ensure successful integration and testing in extreme environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Senior Engineer: 5+ years' experience developing hardware for space or other highly regulated engineering industries.
• Principal Engineer: 10+ years' experience developing complex hardware systems for space applications.
• Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA or similar).
• Experience using engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of structural analysis, engineering materials and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical systems throughout the full engineering lifecycle.
• Develop system architectures, requirements and design solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations, trade studies and design analysis.
• Produce detailed CAD models and engineering documentation.
• Define and support environmental qualification testing.
• Validate hardware through vibration, thermal, shock and functional testing.
• Work closely with electrical, software, thermal and systems engineering teams.
• Support manufacturing, integration and continuous product improvement.

Skills

CAD experience

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

NewSpace Technical in Los Angeles seeks a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to own critical subsystems for next-generation space hardware, driving design from concept through qualification and delivering flight-ready hardware.

You will lead complex mechanical systems for robotic space platforms, collaborate with electrical, software, thermal and systems teams, and ensure successful integration and testing in extreme environments.