Associate Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer (mechanisms)

Summary:

The successful Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) will be responsible for the prototyping, qualification and acceptance testing of various space-flight mechanisms for the deployment of a satellite constellation. He or she will be a key contributor in non-recurring and recurring/sustaining efforts and activities for the mechanisms and related elements as well as delivery of the system to spacecraft integration & testing.

The successful candidate will be innovative, creative, and challenge the status quo. He or she will work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously.

Duties and Responsibilities:​ 

• Design of mechanical testing hardware
• Support space mechanism design
• Develop testing processes of mechanisms
• Conduct prototyping and testing of satellite mechanisms
• Work alongside Testing and Space Mechanisms teams on various projects applying knowledge in mechanical components

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers.
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Additional qualifications for mid-level:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and analysis
• Knowledge of CAD tools
• Interest in Manufacturing processes/engineering
• Experience testing mechanical components
• Knowledge of Matlab and / or Labview