ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispaceUS is looking for a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineer for our Relay Satellites to join our team! Satellites are only one part of ispace’s advanced R&D in support of our mission to expand human presence on the Moon. It is envisioned that the scope of this role will expand to other areas of R&D related to lunar infrastructure development following the completion of the satellite project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary mechanical design expertise on a team of engineers in the execution of satellite design, build, and test activities. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure project success.
• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of engineers and managers to ensure an integrated, effective, and timely approach to the satellite design solution.
• Support Lead in establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors. Support technical discussions with suppliers, ensuring alignment with project goals and specifications.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise throughout the entire satellite project lifecycle, from design to implementation and transition to operations.
• Support the test preparation of test plans, test reports and the analysis of test data for satellite components and systems. Coordinate and provide primary inputs for all mechanical/structural testing.
• Identify technical risks associated with satellite development. Implement effective mitigation strategies to safeguard project objectives.
• Support rapid prototyping, hardware assembly, integrating and testing including travel to test sites.
• Identify opportunities for design and operational optimization to meet program goals efficiently while ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Create Finite Element Models while iterating design to result in positive components qualification margins, both independently and in a team environment.
• Provide input to Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (ConOps), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)/Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) processes, and other essential documentation.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Experience: 7 years of experience in spacecraft mechanical engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of RF/mechanical satellite systems, subsystems, technologies, and industry standards.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership and Teamwork Abilities: Demonstrated teamwork skills with the ability to contribute, motivate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to addressing technical challenges and implementing effective solutions.

• Demonstrated professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft mechanical engineering 
• Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment 
• Experience with 3D CAD (Solidworks, NX, or similar) and Finite Element Modeling software 
• Experience with Matlab & Simulink 
• Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written 
• Self-motivated learner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment 
• Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required 

• Competitive salary based upon experience - $135k
• Equity/Stock options
•  Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
• Hybrid work schedule
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass) 
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
• 401(k)

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Eligible candidates must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background screening prior to hire.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.