Senior Spacecraft Structures Lead & AI&T Engineer

Proteus Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible vacation policy

401k matching

Pregnancy leave

Family leave

Holiday pay

Dental care

Vision care

Job summary

Proteus Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Spacecraft Lead AI&T Engineer to join our in-office team. You will lead the design, development, assembly, and testing of structural assemblies and systems for our spacecraft builds, ensuring high reliability and performance.

We expect hands-on leadership across multiple mechanical engineering areas, with expertise in structural design, harness routing, GD&T, and CAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of core mechanical engineering in aerospace or related fields.
• Experience leading assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft structures.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, etc.
• Experience with NASA GEVS standard and clean room environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft mechanical assembly integration and testing, including MGSE design, EGSE coordination, environmental test planning and execution, and cleanroom maintenance.
• Lead the design and development team for primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Develop CAD models and engineering drawings with surface finish and GD&T specifications.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures and document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural subsystems.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

CAD software

Spacecraft structures

GEVS experience

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Proteus Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Spacecraft Lead AI&T Engineer to join our in-office team. You will lead the design, development, assembly, and testing of structural assemblies and systems for our spacecraft builds, ensuring high reliability and performance.

We expect hands-on leadership across multiple mechanical engineering areas, with expertise in structural design, harness routing, GD&T, and CAD.