Mechanical Design Engineer

1 week ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of small satellite payloads and spacecraft subsystems. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating detailed mechanical designs, leading development and system integration of custom payloads, and ensuring compliance with mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create detailed mechanical designs with CAD modeling, spanning concept design and all phases of the development cycle
  • Lead development and system integration of custom payloads
  • Balance mechanical modeling fidelity and analysis consistent with project requirements and schedule constraints
  • Review and inspect mechanical designs and drawings for compliance with mission requirements and internal design criteria
  • Compose and manage bill of materials (BOM) and quote and track progress of ordered and fabricated parts
  • Test mechanical sub-assemblies and fully integrated small satellites
  • Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and work with project managers to determine scope of work to meet project schedule milestones
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
  • Six or more years of experience in mechanical design in the space or related industry
  • Experience with CAD design software, SolidWorks preferred
  • Configuration management of detailed CAD models
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent
  • Five or more years of experience in part design, mechanism design, fabrication, and assembly/integration
  • Leading independent projects or subsystem design with interdisciplinary support and limited oversight
  • Experience throughout the entire development lifecycle
  • Strong GD&T understanding and application
  • Experience with three or more of the following: working in a laboratory or production environment, systems engineering, machine shop best practices, integrated TVAC and vibration testing, thermal design, structural design, composites manufacturing, additive manufacturing, agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $117,300 - $175,900 per year. We also offer comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as a 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits. Our company is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.



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