You haven't searched anything yet.
Job Responsibilities:
Mechanical engineering design including spacecraft, structures, MGSE, actuators and mechanisms
Mechanical system architecture affecting the mission as a whole and the products that will interface with the hardware
Analyses required to satisfy internal requirements for hardware performance, life, and environment
Modeling and design documentation of the mechanical systems using CAD
Support of assembly and test including performance, shock, vibration and space environments
Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid
Produce a quality engineering product on time
Give effective presentations to the team and customers
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Required Qualifications:
Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools
Experience developing mechanical structures or mechanism systems for space applications
Shows initiative by demonstrating personal ownership of designs, seeking input from the Systems and cross functional engineers
Can work autonomously, views work with a critical eye, prepares and gives peer reviews of work prior to critical milestones to peers.
Collaborative and team focused
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, strategic, and statistical skills
An effective sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, small company environment
Nice to Haves:
Experience with LabView and MATLAB
Experience with SolidWorks CAD software
Experience with analysis software tools, such as Ansys
Have flown flight hardware and followed through on designs from inception to final qualified product
Have experience working with thermal and electrical teams to make better mechanical decisions for product development
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain safety critical code of flight systems in space
Expertise working spacecraft or launch vehicle operations
Familiarity with RPOD Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking flight operations
The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000-140,000
If you feel you would succeed in the role above, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether or not you meet all of the requirements listed.
Location and Benefits
Orbit Fab is based out of Lafayette, Colorado and all roles are based in Colorado. We offer fully covered benefits and flexible work hours.
Eligibility
To conform to US Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the US Department of State.
Orbit Fab Inc does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Full Time
$112k-135k (estimate)
03/09/2024
05/08/2024
orbitfab.space
San Francisco, CA
<25
The job skills required for Senior Mechanical Engineer include Mechanical Engineering, Analysis, CAD, Mechanical Systems, Product Development, Initiative, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Senior Mechanical Engineer. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Senior Mechanical Engineer. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Senior Mechanical Engineer positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Biomedical Engineer IV that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Senior Mechanical Engineer. You can explore the career advancement for a Senior Mechanical Engineer below and select your interested title to get hiring information.