Senior Spacecraft Hardware Project Lead

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced aerospace/space hardware engineer to support design, development, manufacturing, and testing of production hardware for cutting-edge space products. This role will lead technical teams, develop system-level requirements, and ensure verification through testing, while aligning with customer expectations and internal standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in production hardware, expertise in major simulation and CAD tools, and familiarity with aerospace

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 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 aerospace standards such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, and similar.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM Pro

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Thermal Desktop

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced aerospace/space hardware engineer to support design, development, manufacturing, and testing of production hardware for cutting-edge space products. This role will lead technical teams, develop system-level requirements, and ensure verification through testing, while aligning with customer expectations and internal standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in production hardware, expertise in major simulation and CAD tools, and familiarity with aerospace