Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Precision Mechanisms

EVONA; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize precision sub-systems for spacecraft, including mechanisms, actuators, and hinges. The role emphasizes hands-on work and rapid iteration within multidisciplinary teams from concept through readiness.

You will perform detailed design, analyses, and trade studies to improve reliability and manufacturability, collaborate with suppliers, and contribute to qualification tests and environmental validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in mechanical design and analysis of complex hardware systems.
• Experience with industry-standard 3D CAD software and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and mechanisms, performing analyses to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Execute detailed design activities according to standards and program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration, verification, and testing.
• Work with external suppliers to define requirements, review designs, and track progress.
• Develop and maintain engineering documents, interfaces, and test procedures.
• Define and validate mechanical interfaces between subsystems and components.
• Support qualification and environmental testing activities (vibration, thermal, etc.).
• Investigate hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Present findings and design updates during reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements and innovative design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

3D CAD

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's in ME

Master's preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

EVONA in Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize precision sub-systems for spacecraft, including mechanisms, actuators, and hinges. The role emphasizes hands-on work and rapid iteration within multidisciplinary teams from concept through readiness.

You will perform detailed design, analyses, and trade studies to improve reliability and manufacturability, collaborate with suppliers, and contribute to qualification tests and environmental validation.