Spacecraft AI&T Lead Engineer — In-Office, Hands-on

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site role in Los Angeles

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Lead AI&T Engineer to join our spacecraft team. This is a full-time, in-office role for an experienced professional who will lead the design, development, assembly, and testing of spacecraft structural assemblies and systems.

The position does not require a clearance to start, but a Top Secret clearance will be needed in the coming months. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission milestones.

Qualifications

• BSME or aerospace engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical engineering experience with leadership of assembly and integration of space flight hardware.
• 5+ years delivering high-quality spacecraft structures design, assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft mechanical assembly integration and testing, including MGSE design and EGSE coordination.
• Lead design and development of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Develop CAD models and engineering drawings with surface finish and GD&T specs.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures for space hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

EMC/EMI testing

Spacecraft systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Python programming

C++ programming

MATLAB

Education

BSME / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Acara Solutions, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Lead AI&T Engineer to join our spacecraft team. This is a full-time, in-office role for an experienced professional who will lead the design, development, assembly, and testing of spacecraft structural assemblies and systems.

The position does not require a clearance to start, but a Top Secret clearance will be needed in the coming months. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission milestones.