Mechanical Engineer
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $140,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-28
Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test primary structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for spacecraft.
- Develop requirements for components and systems, including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements.
- Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
- Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and document procedures for improving the build process.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional team members.
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure successful integration of mechanical systems.
- Maintain a focus on hands-on design and development in a fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 1-4 years of mechanical design or equivalent experience.
- Mastery of mechanical CAD.
- Demonstrated fundamentals with mechanical and thermal analytic abilities; FEA experience preferred but not required.
- Passion for hardware development and hands-on design.
- Experience with mechanical and/or thermal FEA is a bonus.
- Experience in designing for vacuum environments and large temperature swings is a plus.
