Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, Structures & Integration

Aleron; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Los Angeles is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer for a full-time, in-office role. You will drive design, development, assembly and testing of structural assemblies for our spacecraft builds.

You will own hardware through the full lifecycle, design for manufacturability with GD&T, and create CAD models in NX/SolidWorks/CREO/Catia while collaborating with subsystems to ensure compliant spaceflight hardware.

Qualifications

• BSME or Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, or similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, including hands-on assembly and integration.
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing primary and secondary spacecraft structural elements.
• Minimum 3 years with NX, SolidWorks, CREO, Catia, etc.
• Minimum 3 years of GD&T.
• Minimum 2 years of experience specifying and analyzing fastener torque values and material finishes (e.g. anodizing). NASA GEVS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for primary and secondary spacecraft structures and geometry selection.
• Develop CAD models and drawings; inspect parts for accuracy.
• Oversee spacecraft mechanical assembly, integration and testing (MGSE design, torquing, staking, fit checks).
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems.
• Own hardware through lifecycle from reception to testing and packing.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

NX

SolidWorks

CREO

Catia

Spacecraft hardware assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CREO

Catia

Abaqus

Simcenter

Job description

Acara Solutions in Los Angeles is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer for a full-time, in-office role. You will drive design, development, assembly and testing of structural assemblies for our spacecraft builds.

You will own hardware through the full lifecycle, design for manufacturability with GD&T, and create CAD models in NX/SolidWorks/CREO/Catia while collaborating with subsystems to ensure compliant spaceflight hardware.