Senior Mechanical Engineer I

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer I to join their Mechanical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in space antenna and payload mechanical engineering, as well as proficiency in mechanical analysis, electronics packaging, and computer-aided design (CAD). The successful candidate will be responsible for mechanical designs from concept through space flight, including requirements definition, architecture trades, and in-orbit support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in space antenna and payload mechanical engineering
• Experience in conducting architectural trade studies including parametric and first-order cost and physical analysis
• Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, and Thermal Desktop
• Experience with CNC manufacturing and GD&T
• Experience with advanced aerospace manufacturing and materials including sandwich panels and carbon composites
• Proficiency in detailed mechanical design (3D CAD, drawings, etc.)
• Experience designing and manufacturing mechanisms and mechanical actuators
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Familiarity with satellite thermal architectures including heat pipes, phase change materials, contact resistance, and surface finishes
• Familiarity with launch and LEO environments (thermal, shock, vibe, radiation, etc)
• Familiarity with design for test, manufacturability, assembly, and reliability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
• Company stock options