Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer II – End-to-End Design

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Wisconsin seeks a Mechanical Engineer II dedicated to developing innovative mechanical systems. This role involves end-to-end design and analysis, working with a skilled team on spacecraft mechanisms. Candidates should have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and proven experience, especially with 3-D CAD software and aerospace standards.

Firefly offers generous benefits, including health plans, parental leave, and educational reimbursement, along with a dynamic work environment committed to fostering innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team.
• Drive for independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop the cradle-to-grave Road Map for hardware.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Generate CAD, manufacturing drawings, and specifications.

Skills

3-D CAD software (Siemens NX preferable)

Design and integration skills

FEA/FEM tools (Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP)

Composite and metallic structure design

First principles understanding

Computer/scripting language

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Wisconsin seeks a Mechanical Engineer II dedicated to developing innovative mechanical systems. This role involves end-to-end design and analysis, working with a skilled team on spacecraft mechanisms. Candidates should have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and proven experience, especially with 3-D CAD software and aerospace standards.

Firefly offers generous benefits, including health plans, parental leave, and educational reimbursement, along with a dynamic work environment committed to fostering innovation.