nnWe’re looking for a highly motivated mechanical engineer to join ournn nnhigh-performance team at the cutting edge of electric space propulsion!
We design andnn nnmanufacture electric propulsion systems for modern satellites and spacecraft.
Our thrusters willnn nnbe used in Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit, Geostationary Orbit, Lunar missions, andnn nnbeyond.
You will work with an interdisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, propulsionnn nnengineers, machinists, electrical engineers, and technicians to bring designs to life.
Newnn nnprograms come in frequently.
You will be the primary contributor on a team that develops newnn nnsystems/modules and executes on programs quickly and precisely.nn nn n nn nn Responsibilities: nn nn
● Oversee propulsion system module designs including:nn nn○ Design and placement of thrusters, pneumatics, tanks, tubing and bracketrynn nn○ Generate 3-D models, fully dimensioned component drawings, assembly drawings,nn nnand interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5nn nn○ Mechanical and thermal analysisnn nn○ Documentation (assembly procedures, process control, inspection, etc.)nn nn○ Design and certify mechanical systems that meet customers and ournn nnrequirements.nn nn
● Develop high-pressure manifolds and interfaces, including:nn nn○ Configuration of feed system valves and orifices for high pressure pneumaticnn nnregulation systemnn nn○ Develop manifolds to integrate high pressure componentsnn nn○ Assist with logic and control development of feed system componentsnn nn○ Interface with vendor or in-house fabrication and assembly teams during design andnn nnprototype hardware builds.nn nn○ Commision testing of high pressure systems (leak, proof, burst, vibration, shock,nn nnthermal)nn nn○ Develop test plans for parts through development, qualification, and acceptancenn nntestingnn nn○ Develop feed system designs from concept to flightnn nn
● Ensure best practices in our Product Data Management system including designnn nndocumentation, process documentation, inspection, and quality controlnn nn
● Deliver an efficient design capable of high volume production throughputnn nn
● Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completionnn nn
● Mentor more junior engineersnn nn n nn nn n nn nn Required Qualifications: nn nn
● Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of professional experience innn nnmechanical design and analysis using a high-end CAD to design parts/assemblies (e.g.nn nnSolidworks or NX) and Teamcenter/PDM systemsnn nn
● Candidate must have at 5+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or testingnn nnexperience (high volume production preferred)nn nn
● Seasoned knowledge of fluid component and propulsion system designsnn nn
● Experience with high pressure pneumatics/fluid management systems and designsnn nnincluding latch valves, piezo valves, and regulatorsnn nn
● Hands on experience with thermal and fluids analytical toolsnn nn
● Experience performing and analyzing FEM simulationsnn nn
● Familiar with manufacturing capabilities (typical tolerances) and process: turning, milling,nn nndrilling, reaming, EDM, grinding, brazing, welding, 3D printingnn nn
● Mastery of mechanical designnn nn
● Excellent communication skills, written and verbalnn nn n nn nn Desired Qualifications: nn nn
● Familiarity with space systemsnn nn
● Experience with electronics packagingnn nn
● Experience commissioning high pressure testingnn nn
● Experience with NASTRAN and Siemens NXnn nn
● Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or volumenn nnenvironmentsnn nn
● Previous experience managing large assembly models and drawingsnn nn
● Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complexnn nnmechanical systemsnn nn
● Experience designing high-temperature componentsnn nn nn