Senior Mechanical Engineer

Opterus Research & Development is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of flight-ready deployable spacecraft systems.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (MS or PhD preferred)
• 8+ years of experience designing and delivering spaceflight hardware
• Demonstrated success leading complex hardware systems through full lifecycle: concept, design, analysis, qualification, and production
• Deep experience with spacecraft mechanisms, structures, deployable systems, or composite structures strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurances
• Opterus pays 100% of employees' premiums and 70% of dependents' premiums
• 401K matching up to 4%
• 9 paid holidays
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules: 9/80 or 10/80 schedules, with two or more days in the office per week