Staff Mechanical Engineer – Spacecraft

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is partnering with an innovative space technology company developing next-generation spacecraft and satellite communications systems. We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of spacecraft hardware, taking projects from concept through manufacturing, qualification and flight.

This is a fully on-site role in Westminster, CO. You will lead, mentor and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of spacecraft mechanical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Proven experience with satellite structures, mechanisms and flight hardware.
• Hands-on spacecraft A&T and environmental qualification.
• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft mechanical design, structures and mechanisms development.
• Take technical ownership of spacecraft hardware from concept to flight.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers.
• Drive structural design, mechanical interfaces and architectural trade studies.
• Support spacecraft integration, assembly and environmental testing (vibration, shock and TVAC).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.

Skills

Spacecraft mechanical engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Nastran

GD&T

CNC manufacturing

Job description

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft

EVONA is partnering with an innovative space technology company developing next-generation spacecraft and satellite communications systems.

We're looking for an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of spacecraft hardware, taking projects from initial concept through manufacturing, qualification and flight.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead spacecraft mechanical design, structures and mechanisms development.
• Take technical ownership of spacecraft hardware from concept to flight.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers.
• Drive structural design, mechanical interfaces and architectural trade studies.
• Support spacecraft integration, assembly and environmental testing (vibration, shock and TVAC).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.

What We're Looking For

• 9+ years of spacecraft mechanical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Proven experience with satellite structures, mechanisms and flight hardware.
• Experience owning complete spacecraft mechanical development cycles.
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks, ANSYS, Nastran or similar CAD/FEA tools.
• Experience with GD&T, CNC manufacturing, composite structures and mechanical design.
• Hands-on spacecraft AI&T and environmental qualification experience.
• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Why Join?

Work on cutting-edge spacecraft technology, lead talented engineers and play a key role in delivering hardware that will operate in space.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position in Westminster, CO. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. space technology export-control requirements.