Satellite Mechanical Engineer
Satellite Mechanical Engineer LeoStella is a state-of-the-art small satellite design and manufacturing company based in the Seattle area.
At LeoStella, we are redefining how high-quality satellite constellations are built at scale. Our focus is on developing and using intelligent and agile engineering and manufacturing processes to accelerate the development and production of small-sat constellations, all while lowering costs and increasing on-orbit capabilities.
The work we do at LeoStella is helping organizations and markets change the world by removing the barriers to building satellite constellations.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high performing team focused on changing the paradigm in satellite development and production! Position Description : As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be engaged in all aspects of satellite system, subsystem, and component design and test.
You will frequently interact with flight, prototype, and ground support hardware so you must be eager to get your hands dirty figuratively and literally! You will work closely with an agile, multi-disciplinary team to develop initial concepts based on stated requirements and objectives, then mature that design using LeoStella’s best practices, mentorship from senior engineers, and your own engineering judgement.
You will create designs using 3D CAD software (Creo), select parts and materials, and generate and maintain manufacturing documentation such as mechanical drawings.
You will work closely with our manufacturing team to aid in the assembly and verification of your designs so you should feel comfortable in a production environment and handling flight hardware.
Primary Responsibilities : Design spacecraft mechanical structures, assemblies, and components with 3D CAD modeling software (Creo).
The primary focus for this position initially is intended to be mechanical enclosures for avionics components but will include design and development of satellite primary and secondary structures as well.
Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, etc. Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations Develop test plans for mechanical components and assemblies Coordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management Use engineering judgement to make decisions when all required data may not be available Required Qualifications : Bachelor of Science (or more advanced) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in an aerospace industry Experience with electronics enclosure design Experience with PTC Creo (Pro Engineer) strongly desired Experience with PTC Windchill or PDM Essentials strongly desired Demonstrable experience maturing designs from initial concepts to detailed manufacturing drawings and into production Working knowledge of the ANSI Y14.
5 dimensioning and tolerancing specification Experience writing manufacturing and assembly work instructions, test plans, and design & analysis reports Must be a US Person Desired Qualifications : Experience designing sandwich panel structures, welded structure, and precision tubing Experience designing wire harness and creating harness manufacturing documentation Experience performing thermal and structural analysis using commercial software packages Compensation & Benefits : Compensation range is $100k-$135k and 10%+ target bonus.
Your level / title, base salary, and bonus will be determined on a case by case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is one part of your total rewards package - you may also be eligible for up to 10+% potential bonuses. Additional employee benefits are detailed below as well.
Employee Benefits include : Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability.
401(k) with up to 3% company match Paid parental leave and maternity-disability leave Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedule : You may accrue 4 weeks paid time off per year, in addition to 8 company holidays.
You may also have the choice to take Flexible Friday off every other week. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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