Space Mechanical Engineer – Lead Design & Verification

Jobot

Goleta (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 185,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Job summary

Jobot in Goleta, California, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of cutting edge space products. You will lead design reviews, develop verification plans and customer acceptance test procedures, and ensure traceability and successful test execution across the full product lifecycle.

The salary ranges from $130,000 to $185,000 per year. A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of full lifecycle experience are required, along with

Qualifications

  • B.S. Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years in full product lifecycle development.
  • Proven systems-level engineering and leadership.
  • Experience with PDM Pro, SolidWorks, Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN or ANSYS.
  • Familiar with GSFC-STD-7000A, AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design reviews and develop verification plans and test procedures.
  • Develop system-level requirements and compliance documentation for spacecraft.
  • Ensure requirements traceability and verification through tests.
  • Partner with program management to align with customer expectations.
  • Control project costs through resource planning and decision management.
  • Lead and manage technical teams to deliver projects.

Skills

5+ years exp
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Teamwork

Education

B.S. Aerospace Eng

Tools

PDM Pro
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Simulation
Thermal Desktop
NASTRAN
ANSYS

Job description

Jobot in Goleta, California, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of cutting edge space products. You will lead design reviews, develop verification plans and customer acceptance test procedures, and ensure traceability and successful test execution across the full product lifecycle.

The salary ranges from $130,000 to $185,000 per year. A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of full lifecycle experience are required, along with

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