Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer — Remote

Legion Technical Solutions LLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Legion Technical Solutions LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for spacecraft hardware. Lead development from concept to production, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

This role emphasizes independent work, deep mechanical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment. Six weeks fully remote, part-time contract with potential for full-time hybrid work in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• Detailed mechanical design experience with subcontractors and vendors.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of FEA and hand calculations.
• GD&T drafting standards and tolerances.
• Experience defining mechanical requirements.
• Familiarity with space environment effects on hardware.
• Knowledge of material selection for space.
• Understanding of spacecraft structural loads.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Own subsystem-level mechanical solutions that perform in demanding thermal and high-vibration environments.
• Represent the mechanical discipline in internal and external design reviews and customer engagements.
• Support hardware integration, verification, and production readiness within secure program environments.
• Collaborate with structural analysts to ensure spacecraft and component structural integrity throughout launch.
• Collaborate with thermal analysts to maintain components within acceptable temperature limits.
• Conduct mechanical testing of systems and components, including vibration, static load, and shock testing.
• Support thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing as needed.

Skills

Detailed mechanical design

SolidWorks

FEA & hand calculations

GD&T

Requirements definition

Space environment knowledge

Material selection

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Legion Technical Solutions LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for spacecraft hardware. Lead development from concept to production, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

This role emphasizes independent work, deep mechanical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment. Six weeks fully remote, part-time contract with potential for full-time hybrid work in San Jose, CA.