Space Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Hardware & Analysis

Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory in Utah seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze spacecraft hardware from concept through delivery. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, document requirements, and contribute to testing and qualification efforts.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, strong CAD skills (NX preferred), and effective written and verbal communication. DoW clearance/US citizenship are required for security eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• 5 years professional engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX preferred).
• Familiarity with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on aptitude and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Clear written and oral communication; DoW clearance or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Creates mechanical designs for spacecraft hardware and complex systems.
• Performs mechanical analyses including stress, fatigue, and tolerance.
• Supports development and qualification of additively manufactured metallic hardware.
• Creates engineering drawings and applies GD&T.
• Supports hardware fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Communicates technical work through documentation and reviews.

Skills

NX CAD

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Stress analysis

Fatigue analysis

Tolerance analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical documentation

Communications (writing/presentations)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

5 years professional engineering experience

Tools

NX

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory in Utah seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze spacecraft hardware from concept through delivery. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, document requirements, and contribute to testing and qualification efforts.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, strong CAD skills (NX preferred), and effective written and verbal communication. DoW clearance/US citizenship are required for security eligibility.