Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Space Systems

Airbus Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health, dental, vision and retirement

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to advance mechanical systems, structures, and hardware for space and airborne platforms. You will lead analyses, design reviews, and manufacturing collaboration across multiple programs, guiding engineering decisions and mentoring teams.

The role requires a deep background in mechanical design, CAD, and simulation, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and high-performance products for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 12–15 years of related experience in mechanical engineering or design.
• Strong knowledge of machine design and product development.
• Experience with CAD, simulation, and tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to develop systems, structures, and assemblies across multiple programs.
• Lead complex analyses, structural evaluations, and thermal assessments.
• Direct design trade studies and technical reviews to resolve challenging issues.
• Lead verification, qualification, and testing activities with manufacturing.
• Evaluate data, test results, and manufacturing info to improve performance and reliability.
• Guide root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary technical resource across significant initiatives.
• Provide design reviews and support supplier evaluations with cross-functional teams.
• Promote consistent engineering practices and mentor team members.
• Advance methodologies, standards, and analytical techniques across programs.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

GD&T

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

12–15 years of related experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

MATLAB

Windchill

Jira

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to advance mechanical systems, structures, and hardware for space and airborne platforms. You will lead analyses, design reviews, and manufacturing collaboration across multiple programs, guiding engineering decisions and mentoring teams.

The role requires a deep background in mechanical design, CAD, and simulation, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and high-performance products for aerospace applications.