Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer — Active Security Clearance

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, test, and integrate mechanical systems for spacecraft, payloads, and ground support equipment. You will lead design, modeling, and analysis efforts across the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in mechanical/ aerospace engineering for spaceflight systems, strong 3D CAD skills, and proven ability

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or similar engineering with emphasis on mechanical design and analysis.
• 5-10 years of related experience in mechanical/ aerospace engineering for spaceflight systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and analysis software with the ability to learn new tools.
• Experience with configuration management of mechanical designs and GSE.
• Knowledge of launch and space environments and ability to present data clearly.
• Flexible to deadlines and shifting priorities; detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong verbal and written communication to diverse project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, modeling, and analyses of mechanical parts and subassemblies.
• Define mechanical subsystem architecture and work products.
• Perform structural and dynamic analyses using FEA for launch and space environments.
• Iterate designs for manufacturability and thermal management; address cable routing and GSE.
• Select, model, and analyze GSE and tooling; create interfaces.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, ADCS/GNC, and software teams to optimize design.
• Work with machinists to create drawings for manufacturing and assembly.
• Generate assembly and test procedures; evaluate environmental test data.
• Forecast and report progress; coordinate with project managers and partners.
• Travel may be required to support mission partners.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mecat

5-10 years mechanical/ aerospace

3D CAD modeling (Creo, Windchill, SW,/

CM of mechanical designs

Launch/space environments knowledge

deadline-driven, adaptable

time management

strong communication

self-motivated, independent

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or similar engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Nastran/Patran

Job description

Astrion at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, test, and integrate mechanical systems for spacecraft, payloads, and ground support equipment. You will lead design, modeling, and analysis efforts across the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in mechanical/ aerospace engineering for spaceflight systems, strong 3D CAD skills, and proven ability