Designs and analyzes mechanical systems for spacecraft applications, including motors, mechanisms, composite and metallic structures. Performs structural analysis using FEA/FEM tools, develops instrumentation and functional test setups, and integrates designs using 3D CAD. Applies GD&T, first-principles engineering, and failure-mode analysis across mechanical, structural, materials, fluid, thermal, and electrical disciplines. Supports prototype development using basic machine-shop equipment.
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Job Title: Senior Mechanical EngineerLocation: TX 78613 US (Primary)
Job type: Full time
Required Skills:
- 5 or more years of experience.
- Experience sizing and designing motors for spacecraft applications
- Familiar with instrumentation and functional test setups for mechanisms
- Hobby level understanding or better of basic machine shop setups for prototyping (mill/ lathe operation, etc)
- Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
- Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools such as Nastran, ANSYS, or FEMAP.
- Experience designing and analyzing composite and metallic structures.
- Strong grasp of first principles across multiple disciplines (mechanical, structural dynamics, materials, fluids/thermodynamics, electrical) and structural failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
- Bachelors degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 5+ years of demonstrated professional experience in aerospace or a related mechanical engineering field.
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