Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Lead

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. in Denver, CO, is seeking a senior spacecraft mechanical engineer to lead flagship mechanical development efforts across design, analysis, and integration. You will own major design decisions and guide cross‑functional teams through full development cycles.

The role emphasizes hands‑on testing, DFx, GD&T, and collaboration with structures, thermal, mechanisms, and electrical teams to deliver robust, manufacturable spacecraft hardware.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical leadership of spacecraft mechanical development and ownership of major design decisions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary mentoring

System-level design trades

DFx (design for manufacturing, etc.)

Mechanical drawing practices

Hands-on integration and testing

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Nastran

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. in Denver, CO, is seeking a senior spacecraft mechanical engineer to lead flagship mechanical development efforts across design, analysis, and integration. You will own major design decisions and guide cross‑functional teams through full development cycles.

The role emphasizes hands‑on testing, DFx, GD&T, and collaboration with structures, thermal, mechanisms, and electrical teams to deliver robust, manufacturable spacecraft hardware.