Mechanical Engineer II, Solar & Deployables
$144,000–$177,000 year
HybridSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Design components and assemblies for solar arrays and deployable systems from concept through detailed design and release. Produce engineering documentation including drawings, GD&T, and BOMs under configuration control. Build and test prototypes to evaluate design concepts and retire risk early, while supporting qualification campaigns such as deployment testing with gravity offload and environmental tests. Perform first-order engineering analysis for margins and stiffness, and design test fixtures and tooling for repeatable builds. Work with vendors on part fabrication and support production work instructions. Present designs in reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers. This role requires on-site presence three days per week in our San Jose, CA facility.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing mechanical hardware
- Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) for component and assembly design
- Solid command of drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and tolerance stacks
- Hands-on prototyping and test experience with a bias for learning through hardware
- Familiarity with common fabrication methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, or additive)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a strong desire to learn in a fast-paced environment
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Must be able to work on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week
- Applicant must be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with spacecraft hardware, deployables, or precision mechanisms
- Structural analysis experience: hand calculations or FEA (FEMAP/NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar)
- Experience with environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, shock)
- Composite panel or bonded-joint design experience
- Experience with PLM systems and ECO/DCO processes
- Software skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar
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