Spacecraft Mechanical Lead — End-to-End Hardware & Testing

Xona; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona in Burlingame, CA seeks an experienced mechanical hardware engineer to own spacecraft subsystems from concept through production. You will lead trade studies, testing, supplier execution, and cross-team coordination to ensure end-to-end hardware delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s in ME/Aerospace and at least seven years of hardware development experience, strong CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T proficiency, and hands-on testing with a track record of technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• at least seven years of mechanical hardware development experience.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft mechanical subsystems from requirements and concept through design, build, qualification, and production support.
• Lead trade studies, analysis, testing, supplier execution, and resolution of hardware issues while coordinating across engineering teams and mentoring other engineers.

Skills

End-to-end hardware delivery

Mechanical fundamentals

Technical leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Structural analysis

Job description

Xona in Burlingame, CA seeks an experienced mechanical hardware engineer to own spacecraft subsystems from concept through production. You will lead trade studies, testing, supplier execution, and cross-team coordination to ensure end-to-end hardware delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s in ME/Aerospace and at least seven years of hardware development experience, strong CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T proficiency, and hands-on testing with a track record of technical leadership.