Spacecraft GSE Mechanical Design Engineer

Digital Prospectors; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (GSE) for a 12-month contract to generate 3-D models and drawings for spacecraft and ground support equipment (GSE). The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of related experience and be proficient in Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks.

Experience with PCB/ PWB and cable harness design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge in CAD using tools such as Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Broad knowledge in design of printed wiring boards, mechanical chassis, manufacturing and assembly of PCBs and cable harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3-D design models and drawings for spacecraft and instrument electronics subsystem and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Define tasks and acquire resources to complete tasks on time and on budget.
• Participate in a collaborative environment to design and develop support equipment for project and research applications.
• Prepare for technical design and manufacturing status review presentations and close the reviews action items.
• Lead and present design and analyses reviews
• Interface with engineers, designers, analysts, machine shop, Quality Assurance and project staff.
• Plan and write work instructions to fabricate and assemble electronic packaging and cable harnesses.
• Work independently and under the direction of the group supervisor, project management, technical leads, and proposal managers as required.

Skills

CAD proficiency

PWB design

Cable harness design

GD&T knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Master’s degree in similar disciplines

PhD (no related experience)

Tools

Unigraphics NX

SolidWorks

Mentor

Altium

Job description

Digital Prospectors in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (GSE) for a 12-month contract to generate 3-D models and drawings for spacecraft and ground support equipment (GSE). The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of related experience and be proficient in Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks.

Experience with PCB/ PWB and cable harness design is preferred.