Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II: Upgrades & CAD/FEA

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Resumo da oferta

Katalyst Space, an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations, is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and deliver spacecraft upgrade modules. You will develop CAD models, create manufacturing drawings, and perform tolerance and FEA analyses, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration and field readiness.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years designing spacecraft or payloads, plus experience in fabrication, materials, and avionics

Qualificações

• 3-4 years experience designing, modeling and creating drawings for spacecraft or payloads.
• 1-2 years experience creating work instructions and supporting the build process.
• 1-2 years experience running FEA analyses to assess vibration and shock loads for spacecraft or payloads.
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material failure modes, and associated analysis methods.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, forming, and joining processes.

Responsabilidades

• Own one of several upgrade modules and drive from concept to completion.
• Tightly work with the NEXUS-1 spacecraft team to ensure the upgrade modules integrate smoothly to the spacecraft.
• Identify and analyze requirements, conceive and develop trade studies on mechanical systems.
• Create and iterate detailed CAD models.
• Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and perform tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure design intent.
• Analyze structural integrity and performance of parts and assemblies using analytical methods and FEA tools.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering principles to solve challenges involving load paths, stiffness, thermal effects, and vibration.
• Participate in design reviews, failure mode analysis, and system-level integration.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on designs using additive manufacturing, machining, and other fabrication methods.
• Interface with electrical, software, and systems teams to ensure mechanical solutions meet overall system requirements.
• Support mechanical integration, testing, and troubleshooting of assemblies both in the lab and in the field.

Conhecimentos

Spacecraft design

FEA analysis

CAD modeling

2D drawings

Materials mechanics

Manufacturing processes

System thinking

Avionics experience

Ferramentas

CAD software

FEA software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Katalyst Space, an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations, is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and deliver spacecraft upgrade modules. You will develop CAD models, create manufacturing drawings, and perform tolerance and FEA analyses, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration and field readiness.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years designing spacecraft or payloads, plus experience in fabrication, materials, and avionics