Mechanical Engineer, Solar Arrays, Haven-2
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$120,000 - $170,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-09
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design of deployable solar array structures, hinges, HDRMs, yokes, and locking mechanisms.
- Develop detailed CAD models, FEA/thermal analysis, and manufacturing drawings for solar array structural components.
- Own mechanical architecture trades for array deployment, stowage volume, and mass optimization.
- Perform static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analysis of mechanical elements using relevant aerospace standards.
- Drive design validation through testing—development of test plans, coordination with test teams, and test data analysis.
- Collaborate with suppliers for hardware procurement, build integration, and fabrication of mechanical components.
- Interface with systems engineering, power electronics, structures, thermal, and mission assurance teams for end-to-end integration.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 3 years experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
- Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of electromechanical systems, photovoltaics, or composite structures.
- Experience in the space industry, including developing, building, and testing deployable solar arrays.
- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis and root cause investigation.
- Familiarity with spacecraft specifications such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, and NASA-STD-5019.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
