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Sr. Mechanical Space Hardware Engineer- DFM & TEST- Thermal, Vacuum

Associates Systems LLC
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving a way to the next frontier of space transportation. 
This is a full time opportunity with a host of benefits.
All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24hrs or less.
Due to the nature of this work candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. 

Senior Mechanical Engineer will participate in the mechanical, structural, and thermal design of flight spacecraft and will follow programs through execution of assembly, integration, and test.  

Key Responsibilities 
Mechanical design of spacecraft components utilizing Solidworks: primary structure, brackets, e/m enclosures,  wire harness. Experience with design and layout  propellant feed system and thrusters a big plus.
Work with structural analysts to ensure structural integrity of the spacecraft and all components during all phases of launch. 
Work with thermal analysts to ensure all components are maintained- Experience designing and executing mechanical testing of systems and components including vibration testing, static load testing, and shock testing. 

Required Skills and Experience 

Demonstrated experience with detail design of mechanical hardware. 
Experience defining requirements for mechanical systems and components. 
Familiarity with the space environment and how it affects mechanical hardware. 
Familiarity with material selection and material coatings for space applications. 
General understanding of spacecraft structural loads (quasi-static loads, random vibration, shock, thermo-mechanical) 

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