Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer II

Woven; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II to develop mechanical designs for spacecraft hardware across all development stages. The role emphasizes electronics packaging, thermal management, and EMI/EMC mitigation, with responsibilities from concept through in-orbit support.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CAD/FEA tools, GD&T, and robust communication skills. The position involves collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics or in spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
• Familiarity with electronics assemblies and experience working closely with electrical engineers.
• Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Solidworks Simulation.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing.
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, structures, mechanisms, and hardware supporting products and manufacturing activities.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, tolerance studies, structural evaluations, and design trade studies supporting mechanical engineering activities.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and technical documentation while supporting mechanical design decisions.
• Perform mechanical testing, verification, qualification, and validation activities supporting engineering and manufacturing objectives.
• Analyze engineering data, test results, inspection findings, and manufacturing information to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and design improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to support mechanical engineering activities.
• Develop engineering drawings, 3D models, technical reports, design documentation, bills of materials, and engineering change documentation supporting engineering decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering investigations, manufacturing reviews, and product development activities.
• Maintain engineering documentation, design records, configuration-controlled technical data, and product documentation.
• Apply mechanical engineering methodologies, engineering standards, company procedures, and customer requirements throughout product development.
• Recommend improvements that enhance product performance, manufacturability, reliability, quality, and engineering effectiveness.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

FEA

GD&T

Electronics packaging

SolidWorks

CNC manufacturing

EMI/EMC mitigation

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

CNC Machining

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II to develop mechanical designs for spacecraft hardware across all development stages. The role emphasizes electronics packaging, thermal management, and EMI/EMC mitigation, with responsibilities from concept through in-orbit support.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CAD/FEA tools, GD&T, and robust communication skills. The position involves collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in a fast-paced