What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Radiance Technologies?
Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to support a space payload R&D group. This individual will directly support the execution of design, development, integration and testing efforts of multiple space payload programs. The candidate will work as an individual contributor and within a diverse, multi-discipline engineering team, and will be responsible for applying sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of space payload structures.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components and structures for space payload systems
- Create and release detailed engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100 standards
- Perform 3D modeling and assembly design using tools such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX
- Conduct structural, thermal, and/or fluid analysis to ensure system performance and reliability
- Support system integration, testing, and validation activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple programs
- Execute tasks independently while meeting aggressive schedules and program milestones
- Participate in and present at program-level design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
- Derive mechanical and structural requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience
- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX)
- Experience creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME Y14.100
- Strong understanding of mechanical design, , and development processes
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on fast-paced projects with tight deadlines
- Experience deriving engineering requirements and supporting system-level design
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
- 6 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
- Experience leading academic or professional design/development projects
- Background in space, missile, or launch vehicle programs
- Experience with structural, thermal, or fluid analysis
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or MathCAD for engineering analysis
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems
- Hands-on assembly experience
- Strong presentation skills with experience in technical design reviews
- Active SECRET clearance or higher