Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer: Deployable Robotics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Stock option program

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Katalyst Space Technologies seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and qualify spacecraft mechanisms. You will develop CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and perform tolerance analyses while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure interfaces and materials meet mission requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, rapid prototyping, and thorough design reviews to support deployment in space. ITAR compliance and a strong materials focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years running FEA analyses to assess vibration and shock loads for spacecraft or payloads.
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material failure modes, motors and electromechanical systems, lubrication and tribology, and associated analysis methods.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, forming, and joining methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the NEXUS-1 spacecraft team to ensure upgrade modules integrate smoothly.
• Create and iterate CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings with tolerance analysis.
• Develop and analyze kinematics, mechanism architectures, and dynamic models for deployable assemblies and in-space robotic systems.
• Perform design reviews, failure mode analysis, and system-level integration.

Skills

FEA analysis

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Manufacturing processes

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Katalyst Space Technologies seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and qualify spacecraft mechanisms. You will develop CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and perform tolerance analyses while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure interfaces and materials meet mission requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, rapid prototyping, and thorough design reviews to support deployment in space. ITAR compliance and a strong materials focus are essential.