Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineering Lead

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity options

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm located in California is looking for a Mechanisms Engineering Manager to lead a team in designing and developing innovative motor-driven actuation systems for spacecraft. The role demands a strong background in spacecraft mechanisms and team leadership, ensuring projects are completed with precision. Competitive compensation is provided, along with a benefits package including health, dental, and equity options. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft mechanisms design and development.
• Expertise in motor-driven actuation systems including brushless DC motors.
• Strong understanding of mechanism performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for spacecraft mechanism systems.
• Oversee the mechanisms development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet mission reliability and performance requirements.

Skills

Motor-driven actuation systems

Spacecraft mechanisms design

Team leadership

Precision pointing and tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm located in California is looking for a Mechanisms Engineering Manager to lead a team in designing and developing innovative motor-driven actuation systems for spacecraft. The role demands a strong background in spacecraft mechanisms and team leadership, ensuring projects are completed with precision. Competitive compensation is provided, along with a benefits package including health, dental, and equity options. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 10 years of relevant experience.