Mechanisms Engineer
| Company | Starcloud |
|---|---|
| Location | Redmond, WA, USA |
| Salary | $114300 – $213600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role working with satellite or launch vehicle mechanisms.
- Experience designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by stepper or BLDC motors, springs, and HDRMs.
- Proficient in developing design models and drawings for production and analysis using CAD software.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze requirements, conduct trade studies on mechanism design options, and apply First Principles Engineering Analysis to optimize mechanisms and systems for satellites.
- Create and iterate detailed CAD models, including mechanism architecture, material/lubrication selections, assembly processes, and test methods.
- Conduct classical and FEA analysis for all load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) to ensure adequate margins and reliability.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans throughout development.
- Define qualification plans and identify acceptance testing methods.
- Produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
- Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations to balance cost, manufacturability, and design risk.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration with the spacecraft.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Project management experience for technical projects.
- Expertise in materials selection for space applications.
- Experience working with very large lightweight deployable structures.
- Proficiency using NX and Ansys for CAD and analysis.