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:
2025-09-06
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze requirements, and develop trade studies on mechanism design options.
- Create and iterate detailed CAD models for mechanism geometry, materials, and assembly processes.
- Analyze load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) for compliance.
- Develop test plans and perform statistical analysis for long-term reliability assessments.
- Define qualification plans and acceptance testing methods for volume production.
- Facilitate cost trades on designs for manufacturability versus design uncertainty.
- Produce complete design packages including drawings, analysis reports, and assembly documentation.
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 Finite Element analysis tools.
- Proficiency in NX (CAD) and Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management tools.
- Experience with active and passive Moving Mechanical Assemblies.
