Mechanical Design Engineer

Mission & Impact

The Mechanical Engineering department at Moog Gilbert is looking for a motivated mechanical engineer to join a team that designs and packages spacecraft electronics. You will own the mechanical elements of integrated avionics units end to end: hardware design and electronics packaging, structural/thermal analysis, documentation, and environmental testing — and you’ll see your work directly contribute to mission readiness and customer acceptance.

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical Design for Spacecraft Avionics: Design and develop spacecraft avionics assemblies using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Produce dimensioned and annotated drawings of piece parts and assemblies per ASME Y14.5.
• Structural and Thermal Analysis: Develop closed-form and finite element model solutions (using ANSYS Workbench) to address and assess structural and thermal requirements of the design.
• Documentation of Results: Produce detailed design reviews and analysis reports documenting design, structural, and thermal analyses.
• Environmental Test Planning and Execution: Develop detailed test plans for hardware per customer requirements for vibration, shock, and thermal testing. In-person support of environmental test efforts for integrated avionics units.
• Manufacturing Support: Assess mechanical integration/assembly issues and develop solutions to manufacture complex electronics assemblies. Nonconformance assessment and disposition.
• Collaborate Cross Functionally: partner with systems, electrical design, manufacturing, test, and program management to meet schedule, cost, and technical goals.

Core Qualifications (Must-Have)

• 2-7 years in a Mechanical Engineering role with emphasis on design and/or structural analysis.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Practical experience designing mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Experience with closed-form or finite element analysis of mechanical assemblies (thermal and structural).
• Strong ability to communicate ideas and results verbally and written.

Preferred Qualifications (We Will Train Where Needed)

• Familiarity with spacecraft hardware and requirements.
• Experience with electronics packaging and design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D design software.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred).
• Understanding of Steinberg fatigue analysis of PCB assemblies.
• Experience in Teamcenter PLM software.
• Experience with random vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum requirements and testing.
• Previous support of environmental testing a plus.

Growth & Development

• Structured onboarding with mentorship and exposure to multiple spacecraft programs.
• Targeted training on Moog specific tools/architectures (ANSYS, Teamcenter).
• Clear technical progression toward senior mechanical engineering role.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000.00–$126,000.00 Annually