Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Employee stock option plan

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Katalyst Space in Colorado is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design, model, and flight-qualify spacecraft mechanisms and payloads for the NEXUS-1 program. You will create CAD models, detailed drawings, and perform tolerance analyses, working with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, and systems engineering.

The role requires 5–8 years in spacecraft mechanism design and at least 3+ years performing FEA for vibration, shock, and structural assessments, with

Qualifications

• 5–8 years designing, modeling, and flight-qualifying spacecraft mechanisms or payloads.
• 3+ years running FEA analyses for vibration and shock in spacecraft contexts.
• Strong knowledge of material behavior, tribology, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with machining, welding, forming, and joining processes.

Responsibilities

• Tightly work with the NEXUS-1 spacecraft team to ensure upgrades integrate smoothly.
• Create and iterate CAD models and manufacturing drawings with tolerance analyses.
• Develop dynamic models and analyze deployable assemblies and in-space robotic systems.
• Interface with electrical, software, and systems teams to meet requirements.
• Support mechanical integration, testing, and field troubleshooting.

Skills

Spacecraft mechanism design

FEA analysis

Mechanics of materials

Machining and joining methods

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Katalyst Space in Colorado is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design, model, and flight-qualify spacecraft mechanisms and payloads for the NEXUS-1 program. You will create CAD models, detailed drawings, and perform tolerance analyses, working with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, and systems engineering.

The role requires 5–8 years in spacecraft mechanism design and at least 3+ years performing FEA for vibration, shock, and structural assessments, with