Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer – Structures & Assembly

Proteus Space, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid medical healthcare for employees

Flexible vacation policy

Sick days

401k matching option

Pregnancy leave

Family leave

Holiday pay

Military service leave

Dental care

Vision care

Résumé du poste

Proteus Space, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join our in-office team.

You will design, develop, assemble, integrate, and test structural assemblies and systems for our spacecraft builds, from concept through flight qualification. You will lead hands-on assembly, drive GD&T and CAD deliverables (NX, SolidWorks), coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering reliable, mission-ready space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field.
• 5+ years of core mechanical engineering discipline experience in aerospace or related fields.
• Hands-on assembly and integration of space flight hardware.
• Experience with designing spacecraft primary and secondary structural elements.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, etc.
• Proficiency in generating engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience in structural design, harness routing, and systems-level mechanical engineering.
• Experience specifying and analyzing fastener torque values and material finishes (e.g. anodizing).
• Experience with the NASA GEVS standard.
• Strong collaboration in a dynamic environment and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Execute the mechanical design and development team for primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Design parts for manufacturing, incorporating GD&T practices.
• Develop CAD models and engineering drawings, and complete part inspections of received parts for accuracy.
• Execute spacecraft mechanical assembly integration and testing, including MGSE design, torquing and staking bolts, performing interference and fit checks, and maintaining cleanroom organization.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft subsystems.
• Own hardware through the entire project lifecycle, including part reception, inspection, integration, to spacecraft bus packing, shipping, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide technical mechanical engineering guidance to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Connaissances

CAD/3D modeling

GD&T

NX

SolidWorks

Structural design

Harness routing

Fastener torque

NASA GEVS

Collaboration

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Outils

NX

SolidWorks

Simcenter

Abaqus

Altair/Optistruct

Description du poste

Proteus Space, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join our in-office team.

You will design, develop, assemble, integrate, and test structural assemblies and systems for our spacecraft builds, from concept through flight qualification. You will lead hands-on assembly, drive GD&T and CAD deliverables (NX, SolidWorks), coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering reliable, mission-ready space