Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Mechanical Lead for select Loft Missions • Develop, maintain, and own mechanical analysis budgets • Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software. • Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware. • Perform structural and thermal analysis of small payload components and spacecraft • Oversight of spacecraft level structural and thermal analysis • Develop, in collaboration with team members/customers, interface specifications, control documents and other design documents • Generate test plans and procedures for structural and thermal verification activities • Review and approve test environmental test reports • Support the Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) of all stages of a space mission, including identification and procurement of appropriate MGSE . • Work with suppliers, customers, and sub-contractors as mechanical point of contact to ensure successful mission execution. • Define and document requirements, specifications, and interfaces. • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful mission execution

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft subsystems, payloads, and vehicle mechanical design and structural analysis. • Detailed understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis. • Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software • Pragmatic vibration testing experience (pre-test inputs, test oversight, data reduction, report generation). • Spacecraft level FEA experience. Expert level knowledge of at least one solver and pre/post processor package and cursory knowledge of others (Femap, Patran, Nastran, ANSYS , etc). • Concise analysis and test report generation • Experience in small satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns with an emphasis on vibration and thermal testing • Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Experience delivering a spacecraft to standards such as ECSS and NASA GEVS • Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software • Prepared to be challenged and sometimes work out of your comfort zone • Able to be accountable, autonomous, and take full ownership of projects • Ability to perform Craig Bampton (CB) model reduction for launch authorities. • Experience with thermal/structural combined analysis modeling. • Practical experience in assembly and integration of satellite hardware. • Experience working in a customer facing role. • Proven experience in optical payloads integration. • Understanding of force-limited vibration and transfer functions • End-to-end satellite mission experience

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays • 401(k) plan and equity options • Daily catered lunches and snacks in office • International exposure to our team in France • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations • Relocation assistance when applicable