Mechanical Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
On-siteBastrop, Texas, United States
Bastrop, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors DegreeAerospace ServicesEnterprise
Full TimeBachelors DegreeEnterpriseAerospace Services
Job Summary
Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starmind constellation. Develop design criteria, drive system-level optimization, and rapidly iterate on designs to inform high level systems trades. Design for extreme high volume by implementing holistic DFM to reduce piece part counts and error proofing fabrication steps. Establish an efficient product lifecycle balancing cost, complexity, and quality while performing environmental and performance testing to validate compliance. Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 1+ years of professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
- Some travel may occasionally be required
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
- 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T
- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
- Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
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