Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer

EVONA; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize precision mechanical sub-systems for spacecraft applications. The role emphasizes hands-on work, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and bringing complex systems from concept to readiness.

The ideal candidate will perform analyses, engage with suppliers, and participate in verification and testing activities to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis involving complex hardware systems.
• Experience with industry-standard 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis techniques and tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and mechanisms, performing analyses and trade studies to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Execute detailed engineering design activities in accordance with established engineering standards, processes, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration, assembly, verification, and testing activities.
• Work with external suppliers and manufacturing partners by defining requirements, reviewing designs, and tracking development progress.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, drawings, interface definitions, and test procedures.
• Define, manage, and validate mechanical interfaces between subsystems and components.
• Support qualification and environmental testing activities, including vibration, thermal, and other validation efforts.
• Investigate hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Present technical findings, design updates, and recommendations during engineering reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements, emerging technologies, and innovative design solutions.

Skills

Hands-on

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

FEA

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize precision mechanical sub-systems for spacecraft applications. The role emphasizes hands-on work, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and bringing complex systems from concept to readiness.

The ideal candidate will perform analyses, engage with suppliers, and participate in verification and testing activities to ensure reliability and manufacturability.