Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (New Space)

Our client, a rapidly growing satellite manufacturing and platform developer in the US New Space ecosystem, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation spacecraft. This is a hands‑on position offering full lifecycle ownership, from early concept through launch and on-orbit operations.

• Lead mechanical design and analysis of satellite structures and subsystems, including primary and secondary structures, panels, brackets, and mechanisms.
• Own hardware through the full lifecycle: requirements definition, trade studies, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, and test.
• Perform and review structural and thermal‑mechanical analyses, including static, modal, random vibration, and shock, to support qualification and flight readiness.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, tolerance analyses, interface control documents (ICDs), and manufacturing work instructions.
• Collaborate closely with systems, thermal, electrical, propulsion, and AIT teams to ensure robust subsystem integration.
• Support environmental test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum, acoustic), including test planning, execution, and anomaly resolution.
• Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost (DFM/DFA/DFC) in a production‑oriented satellite platform environment.
• Review supplier designs, manage technical interfaces, and support vendor selection and qualification.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of mechanical design standards and best practices.

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience in space, aerospace, or high‑reliability hardware.
• Strong background in satellite structures, mechanisms, or spacecraft subsystems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Solid Works, NX, Creo, or similar).
• Experience taking hardware through qualification and/or flight.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach suited to a fast‑paced New Space environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).

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