Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer

Inversion; California (MO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech aerospace company in California is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and integration of hardware across multiple spacecraft programs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design. The role offers an annual salary range of $137,000-$193,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include designing mechanical systems, owning CAD drawings, and supporting prototype builds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience in mechanical design, integration, and hardware development.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and drawing release fundamentals.
• Experience taking hardware from concept through fabrication, assembly, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems, structures, brackets, enclosures, mounts, and mechanisms.
• Own CAD models, drawings, and release packages for prototype and flight-like hardware.
• Support prototype design, integration, fit checks, and issue resolution.

Skills

Mechanical design

Integration

Hardware development

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

A high-tech aerospace company in California is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and integration of hardware across multiple spacecraft programs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design. The role offers an annual salary range of $137,000-$193,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include designing mechanical systems, owning CAD drawings, and supporting prototype builds.