Mechanical Engineer (Optical Test)

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to understand and drive requirements for production and development testing of highly complex spaceflight hardware
• Design fixtures, mechanisms, fluid systems and other types of hardware to support safe, efficient, and reliable testing of satellite systems
• Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics
• Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions
• Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation
• Work closely with technicians to build, assemble, and operate test systems
• Review data to understand and validate performance of test systems
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)
  
  

• Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines
• Experience with optical and opto-mechanical hardware and systems
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Experience applying GD&T
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed