Overview In this role, you shape and deliver advanced mechanical systems for space applications. You lead small engineering teams to research, design, and validate components and assemblies, ensuring rigorous technical quality. You collaborate across product teams, suppliers, and production functions to drive end-to-end lifecycle success. You will represent the group in reviews and help scale secure, high-performance hardware in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The position offers impactful work on space systems with growth, leadership, and security responsibilities.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
Responsibilities- Lead and guide engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop mechanisms and systems of varying complexity
- Functionally own mechanical systems and delegate tasks within the team
- Create and maintain engineering documents, specifications, 3D models, and 2D drawings
- Collaborate in integrated product teams with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders across the lifecycle
- Represent the organization in technical and stakeholder reviews
- Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and test to supervise hardware build and validation
- Mentor and train team members; occasional travel involved
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
- Experience leading a small technical team in a collaborative environment
- Solid understanding of structures, mechanisms, materials, and mechanical engineering principles
- Robust knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex tolerance analysis
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling, drawings, specification development, vendor interface, parts selection, and configuration control
- Ability to obtain a security clearance; US citizenship required; Secret clearance eligibility
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Mentoring and coaching for junior engineers
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
- 3D CAD modeling
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- ASME Y14.5 tolerance analysis
