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Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

CompanyBooz Allen
LocationChantilly, VA, USA
Salary$62000 – $141000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Experience designing structures and mechanisms for spacecraft
  • Experience performing static and dynamic structure analysis
  • Experience with SolidWorks or CAD tools
  • Ability to manage mass budgets
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture, or maintenance of mechanical systems
  • Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
  • Work independently with some guidance
  • May review or guide activities of more junior employees

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with spacecraft subsystem thermal testing
  • Experience with spacecraft subsystem static or dynamic testing
  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • Knowledge of radiation hardening and survivability requirements
  • Ability to manage thermal budget
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph