Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2-4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
Experience managing mechanical hardware through the full product cycle
Hands-on experience with hardware failure investigations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
Responsibilities
Own mechanical systems for Prism systems, including packaging and support structures
Monitor performance and degradation of deployed mechanical systems
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for testing and fielded systems
Provide design inputs for reliable testing and qualification of new products
Drive design improvements from requirements to deployment
Test prototypes and evaluate performance in lab and field settings
Collaborate with production teams to ensure manufacturability of products
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a global context
Collaborative environment with cross-disciplinary teams
Hands-on involvement in the full product lifecycle
Potential for professional growth and skill development
Engagement with real-world engineering challenges
Full Job Description
Role:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for operating and improving the world's most capable ground segment network. You will own the mechanical designs of hardware deployed all over the world, including RF feed structures, electronics packaging, actuators, and support structures. You will drive investigations into fielded systems and develop component and subsystem updates to fielded designs, working closely with RF engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, software engineers, and site operators.
Responsibilities:
Own mechanical systems deployed in Prism systems, spanning PCBA packaging, feed structures, actuators, and support structures
Observe performance and degradation of mechanical systems deployed on Prism systems
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions on in-factory testing and deployed ground stations
Provide design and analysis inputs to drive reliable design, test, and qualification campaigns for upgraded systems and new products
Drive design improvements to products, from requirements definition to prototype, manufacturing, and deployment
Test prototypes and assess performance in the lab and in the field
Work closely with production teams to make testable and manufacturable products developed in-house
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2-4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
Experience taking mechanical hardware through the full product cycle, from requirements and design through prototype, test, production, and fielded support
Hands-on experience investigating hardware failures and driving root cause analysis at the component and system levels
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, sheet metal, welding, fastening, adhesives) and the ability to design for manufacturability
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience driving root cause and corrective action campaigns with thorough and systemic processes: fishbone, 5 Whys, 8D, FMEA, etc.
Hands-on project team experience (Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, etc.)
Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting
Experience with structural and thermal analysis, including hand calculations and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS)
Electronics packaging experience: enclosures, PCBA mounting, thermal management, sealing and ingress protection, connectors, and cable routing
Experience designing hardware for long-term outdoor deployment: corrosion, UV exposure, wind and ice loading, water ingress, and fatigue
Understanding of environmental and reliability testing (vibration, thermal cycling, environmental exposure) and of reliability analysis from field or test data
Basic understanding of electrical and RF systems to ensure a holistic approach to system design
Additional Information:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
