Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer - End-to-End Design

Industrious; Lafayette, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered benefits

Discretionary time off

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Orbit Fab is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer for the design, analysis, and optimization of complex spaceflight mechanisms. You will own end-to-end responsibility from conceptual design through production and operation, with hands-on hardware and prototyping.

A strong portfolio is encouraged. Based in Lafayette, Colorado, this hybrid role requires collaboration with systems engineering and fast-paced execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in mechanism or robotics design, fabrication, and/or test.
• Proficiency in CAD and experience taking a product from concept to operation.
• Knowledge of space-rated materials and design trades.
• Strong teamwork and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work a hybrid schedule in Lafayette, CO.

Responsibilities

• Own design and analysis of space mechanisms from concept to production.
• Prototype solutions and develop CAD models and drawings.
• Perform verification analyses and ensure environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering for integration with subsystems.
• Drive design for manufacturability and fast iteration.
• Manage lifecycle through qualification testing and product delivery.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Prototyping

Mechanical design

System integration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Orbit Fab is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer for the design, analysis, and optimization of complex spaceflight mechanisms. You will own end-to-end responsibility from conceptual design through production and operation, with hands-on hardware and prototyping.

A strong portfolio is encouraged. Based in Lafayette, Colorado, this hybrid role requires collaboration with systems engineering and fast-paced execution.