DescriptionWe are seeking a Mechanical Engineer ready to take on new challenges as part of our team leading the design, development, integration, and delivery of spaceflight hardware for both civil space exploration and national security missions. You will work alongside systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers, in partnership with our companion group, SRX, which provides electronics, FPGA, firmware, and software expertise.
Together, we design, analyze, build, integrate, test, and deliver high-performance spaceflight instruments and payloads that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Our work spans the complete program lifecycle-from concept development and proposal efforts through design, fabrication, environmental qualification, integration, launch support, and on-orbit operations. Our programs support NASA's science portfolio, including missions such as Parker Solar Probe, DART, Europa Clipper, Dragonfly, and future flagship missions, while also advancing innovative technologies and operational capabilities for Department of War and other national security space missions.
As a senior opto-mechanical engineer you will...- Design, draft, and oversee fabrication of parts and sub-assemblies.
- Perform mechanical analyses and/or interface with thermal and stress engineers to verify design integrity.
- Lead teams of other mechanical engineers and related disciplines
- Lead optical instrument design, test, and integration
- Design mechanical GSE and test fixtures.
- Work closely with scientists to determine appropriate mechanical requirements.
- Provide input to instrument proposals and assist in development of new and/or improved instrument concepts.
QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Have at least 7 years of experience working in opto-mechanical design.
- Are experienced with PTC CAD software or SolidWorks.
- Are experienced with optical design software such as Zemax or Code V.
- Are experienced with thermal analysis and vibrational analysis.
- Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have demonstrated success while working within a team environment.
- Have knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
- Are willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to NASA facilities and sub-contractor sites.
- Are willing and able to support shift work occasionally (5%) during Integration and Test events.
- Are able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...- Possess a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 15 years experience overall in mechanical design and/or analysis.
- Have experience leading design of opto-mechanical systems.
- Have experience in space hardware development.
- Have hands-on experience with laboratory testing, instrumentation, or hardware integration.
- Have knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
- Have an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Minimum Rate$105,000 Annually
Maximum Rate$290,000 Annually
