Mechanical Engineer, Structures

E-Space

• $90K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on CAD experience, particularly with SolidWorks.
  • 3+ years of non-academic satellite engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement design solutions in complex environments.
  • Proven record in mechanical design for extreme conditions and mass constraints.
  • Experience in designing and manufacturing satellite structures.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with satellite sub-system teams to design mechanisms.
  • Act as a CAD modeling expert, managing assemblies and drawings.
  • Create build documents and technical drawings for manufactured hardware.
  • Develop and test designs from engineering prototypes to flight-ready hardware.
  • Assist in the fabrication assembly and testing phases of flight builds.

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with opportunities for flexible hours.
  • Collaborate with a team dedicated to redefining satellite technology.
  • Engage in significant projects that contribute to the mission of global data availability.
Full Job Description
As the Mechanical Engineer, Structures you will play a critical role in driving our mission to make data universally available, secure and actionable anywhere on the planet. The ideal candidate has prior experience working on a spacecraft engineering team with a passion for designing and manufacturing satellite structures. This position will report to the VP, Satellite Platform and will work closely with the broader engineering team. This position requires at least 3 solid years (non-academic) Satellite experience This role is based in our Saratoga, CA office. What you'll be doing: - Work closely with the satellite sub-system teams to design satellite structures and mechanisms - Be a CAD modeling expert (SolidWorks) managing your CAD assemblies and drawings - Develop build documents and drawings for your hardware - Define, build and test your designs from 3D printed engineering units to flight hardware - Support the fabrication assembly and testing of our flight build What you will bring to this role: - At least 5 years of hands-on experience using your CAD skills to develop and build models and drawings - Experience successfully implementing your design solutions in a complex space - Experience with mechanical design to survive extreme environments and challenging mass constraints Additional Requirements This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected. $90,000 - $150,000 a year The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that's your experience - then we'll be immediately wow-ed. E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role. #LI-HT1

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