Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II – Systems Design

CesiumAstro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Colorado is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to join its Internal Missions team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering with at least 6 years of experience, particularly in spacecraft design and development. Responsibilities include overseeing mechanical designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and directly impacting the success of satellite missions. The role offers competitive compensation between $115,000 - $135,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in spacecraft mechanical engineering.
• Experience in conducting architectural trade studies.
• Familiarity with spacecraft thermal architectures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical aspects of spacecraft.
• Work on satellite development from concept through space flight.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and program management teams.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Electronics packaging

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Thermal architecture

Spacecraft propulsion

Mechanical design

EMI/EMC mitigation techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

Thermal Desktop

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company in Colorado is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to join its Internal Missions team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering with at least 6 years of experience, particularly in spacecraft design and development. Responsibilities include overseeing mechanical designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and directly impacting the success of satellite missions. The role offers competitive compensation between $115,000 - $135,000 annually.