Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 days ago

Golden, United States Loft Federal Full time
About Loft Federal

We are a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., dedicated to providing the US national security space community with a rapid, affordable, and simplified pathway to orbit.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Loft Federal. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for owning our hardware development from conceptual design to production, ensuring strict adherence to design criteria.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead our mechanical team in design iterations, structural and thermal analyses, and support our integration and testing efforts to ensure the resilience of our space hardware.
  • Provide comprehensive support for environmental and performance testing on hardware, validating analyses, and ensuring compliance with design criteria.
  • Ownership of technical deliverables as well as schedules, supply chain, and guidance and mentorship to a team of talented mechanical engineers to foster their professional growth and development.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and synergy across all aspects of the project.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field.
  • Over 12 years of extensive experience in mechanical design, development, and testing within the aerospace industry.
  • Proficiency with CAD software, with SolidWorks preferred.
  • Leadership experience within engineering teams.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude to address a variety of technical challenges complex in nature.
  • Expertise in structural and thermal design and analysis, encompassing both manual calculations and Finite Element Models (FEM).
  • Proven track record of successful hardware ownership on a spacecraft, subsystem, or payloads.
  • Comprehensive experience supporting end-to-end satellite programs.
  • Background in small satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns with an emphasis on vibration and thermal testing.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate effectively in customer meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
  • DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status.
  • SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs.
What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy.

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