Mechanical Engineer
Golden, CO On-site
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About the role
We are looking for a Mid to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to own the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems and structures for our self-assembling spacecraft, taking space-grade hardware from concept through production and on-orbit operation. You will own complex mechanical and electromechanical subsystems (requirements definition, detailed CAD, tolerance analysis, and design reviews) and partner with systems, electrical, software, and manufacturing to integrate them into flight hardware. You will also mentor junior engineers and help raise our design standards and engineering practices. This is a full-time, on-site role in Golden, Colorado.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience
- Strong foundation in core mechanical engineering principles—statics, dynamics, materials, and structural analysis.
- Strong ability to communicate across engineering disciplines to make program-critical decisions.
- Solid understanding of aerospace materials, hardware, and fabrication techniques.
- Demonstrated experience designing spaceflight hardware—mechanisms, actuators, and structural assemblies built for launch and on-orbit environments.
- Strong command of CAD tools for 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and tolerance stack-ups.
- Test plan development, including environmental and structural testing experience
- Hands-on R&D background—prototyping, testing, and iterating on novel mechanical concepts.
- 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Experience with design lifecycle and configuration management systems
- Proficiency with Onshape (SolidWorks, NX, or Creo also valued) and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).