Senior Mechanical Engineer, Capella Space

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis, with a focus on spacecraft systems or related fields
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software for 3D modeling, design, and analysis
• Experience in creating manufacturing drawings with GD&T knowledge
• Strong understanding of tolerancing principles and stack-up analysis to ensure functional designs
• In-depth knowledge of RF, thermal, and power systems and their integration into spacecraft
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Desirable

• The Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for designing and building the spacecrafts, prototypes, and fixtures at Capella
• We are responsible for the full design life cycling starting from: requirement definition, concept development, analysis to validate design, drawings for production, assembling prototypes and flight articles, all the way to supporting verification testing
• Team members will get to perform a variety of exciting tasks throughout the life cycle of the project
• As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be supporting the design of a major subsystem
• Your focus will be satellite design, but you will also be leaned upon to help out cross functionally across different departments including improving and scaling production
• Design work will vary anywhere from ground support fixturing, to electronic sub assembly packaging, to full satellite layout
• Good communication is a must as you will be working with many different teams and vendors to come up with a design that satisfies system level requirements and takes us to the next level
• Design & Analysis: Create 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks for spacecraft mechanical systems, including structural components, thermal systems, and electrical packaging
• Manufacturing Drawings: Develop detailed manufacturing drawings with a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including electrical and systems engineers, to integrate mechanical components with other subsystems
• Verification: Assist with spacecraft environmental verification processes to ensure designs meet the rigorous standards for spaceflight, including temperature, vibration, and vacuum conditions
• Vendor & Supplier Interaction: Coordinate with vendors and machine shops to procure parts and ensure timely delivery of high-quality components
• Thermal & RF Systems: Leverage your expertise in RF, thermal, and power systems to ensure designs meet operational requirements and constraints
• FMEA & Tolerancing: Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure that all parts function properly under operational conditions