Structural/Mechanical Engineer

EnduroSat

$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 7+ years of experience in space program engineering
  • Strong technical background in satellite mechanical engineering
  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers
  • Understanding of last-mile delivery importance
  • Excellent communication skills and positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Layout and mechanically accommodate platform units and payload
  • Manage mechanical interfaces with launch service provider
  • Build Finite Element Method (FEM) models
  • Compute mechanical predictions for launch and test environments
  • Identify stresses in the primary structure
  • Establish test success criteria
  • Investigate and resolve mechanical behavior issues

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Matching 401k plan
  • Collaboration with international offices
  • Opportunities for occasional travel
Full Job Description
What is the role?
As a Structural/Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for the mechanical engineering activities related to spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing, launch, and operations. Your activity may include the design, development, and qualification of EnduroSat generic satellite platforms, and/or satellites for specific customers.

You are part of EnduroSat's system engineering team and you will participate in the full spacecraft lifecycle, from initial design to AIT and launch operations. You may be required to participate in technical meetings with customers, under the leadership of the system engineer.

This role is based in Denver, Colorado, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office.

Some of your daily tasks will include:
  • Layout and mechanical accommodation of platform units and payload
  • Management of mechanical interfaces with the launch service provider
  • Build FEM models
  • Compute mechanical predictions for launch and test environments
    • Identify stresses in the primary structure
    • Identify test success criteria
    • Check the adequacy of unit qual levels
    • Correlate models with test results
  • Investigation and closure of all issues related to mechanical behavior

What do we look for?
  • Master of Science in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
  • 7+ years experience in Space programs engineering
  • Excellent technical background in satellite Mechanical engineering
  • Openness to knowledge sharing and willingness to mentor junior engineers
  • Understanding the importance of the last-mile delivery
  • Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

How to stand out?
  • Experience in nanosatellites and small satellites
  • Thorough understanding of thermal design engineering

What do we offer?
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Matching 401k plan
  • Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Sofia, Berlin, and Toulouse, with occasional international travel

Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

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