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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Company | True Anomaly |
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Location | Denver, CO, USA |
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Salary | $175000 – $225000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 12+ years of professional experience in Space Mechanisms (hard requirement).
- Demonstrated experience with spacecraft level mechanical architecture, design as well as component design such as space mechanisms.
- Demonstrated excellence in mechanical GD&T.
- Experience with configuration control, MES and PLM tools.
- Mastery in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks.
- Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for the space industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and structures for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and reliability requirements.
- Develop detailed and organized 3D CAD models for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies.
- Create detailed piece part and assembly drawings of flight components.
- Support build/assembly and test campaigns of flight systems.
- Work collaboratively with structural, thermal, and propulsion teams during analyses to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance.
- End-to-end development of mechanical structures, from concept and prototyping to qualification and flight hardware delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 15+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems.
- Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads.
- Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs.
- Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production.