Analyze and interpret complex design requirements, including reference to various industry standards.
Apply creativity and resourcefulness to deploy both established best practices and develop non-traditional methods to satisfy novel project demands.
Develop CAD models, drawings, and documentation packages for all designs
Perform engineering analysis to guide design decisions and communicate that analysis to project leaders both verbally and through documentation.
Contribute to technical reviews and project status meetings as the technical design contributor and/or lead.
Assemble prototype units and develop assembly procedures for higher volume production.
Develop and execute test plans to evaluate mechanical sub-system performance.
Coordinate with manufacturing to incorporate DFM/DFA into design and supporting documentation
Other duties or projects as assigned

Requirements

General curiosity about system design, physics, or quantum mechanics
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
5+ years of experience in a professional, product-focused engineering role
Well-rounded background in core mechanical engineering principles and concepts
High level of skill using Solidworks 3D CAD tools for mechanical design
Understanding of ASTM E595 – how to choose materials for space
Experience building, simulating, verifying, and validating cubesat and/or space flight hardware designs
Experience with thermal or vibration analysis, simulation, and experimentation
Experience building proof-of-concept prototypes from the ground up, using 3D printing, off-the-shelf parts, and rapid prototype vendors
Experience in a lean, mid-volume manufacturing environment, including debugging design issues that arise in early pre-production
Experience with application of GD&T to engineering drawings
Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles
Ability to visually see and focus on fine details of small components
Good verbal and written technical communication skills

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD modelingengineering analysisthermal analysisvibration analysis3D printingGD&TDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for Assemblyprototypingmechanical engineering principles

Soft Skills

creativityresourcefulnesscommunicationattention to detailcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering