Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Lead

Orbit Fab, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit Fab, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical team from concept through flight-ready hardware. The role balances leadership (50–75%) with hands-on IC work (25–50%).

You will guide architecture reviews, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with design standards while mentoring staff and delivering milestones. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical design/test, CAD/analysis proficiency, and aerospace experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of design, fabrication, and/or test experience for mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools; hands-on with complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with mechanism design including gears, ball screws, motor sizing, vibration & shock analysis.
• Experience taking a product from concept to operation.
• Knowledge of space-rated materials and design trades.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, small company environment.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical team through multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Delegate tasks to align with skills and growth paths.
• Guide process development and adherence for the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Review mechanical system architecture and interfaces with hardware and missions.
• Support analyses for hardware performance, life, and environment.
• Support assembly and test activities including performance, shock, and vibration tests.
• Review drawings ensuring ASME Y14.5 standards and provide reviews before milestones.
• Identify roadblocks and mitigate technical progress risks.
• Deliver presentations to the team and mentor staff in weekly one-on-ones.
• Build strong interdepartmental relationships to sustain a productive work environment.
• Own design and analysis of spacecraft systems, structures, MGSE, mechanisms; maintain CAD models and docs.
• Provide SME input for requirements, verification/validation plans.

Skills

CAD

Leadership

Vibration & shock analysis

Mechanism design

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Orbit Fab, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical team from concept through flight-ready hardware. The role balances leadership (50–75%) with hands-on IC work (25–50%).

You will guide architecture reviews, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with design standards while mentoring staff and delivering milestones. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical design/test, CAD/analysis proficiency, and aerospace experience.