Space Deployable Mechanisms Engineer Intern

Beyond Reach Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Reach Labs is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and actuators for deployable space structures. You will shape the next generation and improve existing mechanisms for reliability and manufacturability.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, conducting FEA under static/dynamic/thermal loads, and executing test plans. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with spacecraft and meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by motors, springs, and HDRMs.
• Ability to create CAD models and drawings for production and analysis.
• Experience with mechanism design trade studies and First Principles Engineering Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify requirements, perform trade studies, and apply First Principles Engineering Analysis to optimize mechanisms.
• Create and iterate CAD models, mechanism architecture, materials, assembly processes, and test methods.
• Run classical and FEA analyses for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue loads to ensure margins.

Skills

CAD software

First Principles Analysis

FEA analysis

Stepper/BLDC mechanisms

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Fusion 360

Ansys

Job description

Beyond Reach Labs is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and actuators for deployable space structures. You will shape the next generation and improve existing mechanisms for reliability and manufacturability.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, conducting FEA under static/dynamic/thermal loads, and executing test plans. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with spacecraft and meet project milestones.