Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer II: Concept-to-Flight

Front Door Defense; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Front Door Defense is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead the development of mechanical separation and interfacing systems for spacecraft from concept to production. This role involves comprehensive design and analysis, requiring strong collaboration skills and proficiency in CAD software.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient in using FEA tools. Outstanding employee benefits are offered, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 3+ years of professional experience.
• Strong skills in CAD design and integration.
• Experience analyzing composite and metallic structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical separation and interfacing systems for spacecraft.
• Formulate comprehensive design roadmaps for hardware.
• Perform structural testing and analysis for mechanical assemblies.

Skills

3-D CAD software proficiency (Siemens NX preferable)

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration and communication

Experience with FEA/FEM tools

Independent learning drive

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering (desired)

Tools

Nastran

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

Front Door Defense is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead the development of mechanical separation and interfacing systems for spacecraft from concept to production. This role involves comprehensive design and analysis, requiring strong collaboration skills and proficiency in CAD software.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient in using FEA tools. Outstanding employee benefits are offered, ensuring a supportive work environment.