Mechanical Engineer , Kuiper Mechanical - Spacecraft Mechanisms
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$105,000 - $185,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-27
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze requirements, and develop trade studies on mechanism design options.
- Create and iterate detailed CAD models of design options, including mechanism geometry and materials.
- Analyze load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) for compliance using classical and FEA methods.
- Develop test plans for reliability assessments throughout development.
- Define qualification plans and identify acceptance testing methods for volume production.
- Facilitate cost trades between manufacturability and design uncertainty across multiple configurations.
- Produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings and analysis reports.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with prototyping and implementation.
- 2+ years of experience developing space-rated Moving Mechanical Assemblies.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys FEA tools.
- Proficiency in Python or equivalent programming.
- Experience in designing complex mechanical products at volume.
