Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Mission Objectives

• Technical lead for mechanical system design and subsystem procurements
• Create and maintain CAD models collaborating with internal teams and our customers to conduct mechanical layout
• Perform system optimization trades analyzing system performance and maintaining technical budgets
• Oversee spacecraft level structural and thermal analysis
• Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements.
• Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution.
• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.
• Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards.

Mission Mandates

• Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs
• Must be a US Citizen

Mission Credentials

• You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware.
• You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers.
• You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in mechanical subsystems.
• You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart.
• You have 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft structures
• You have a detailed understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• You are proficient with Solidworks or similar CAD software.
• You have pragmatic vibration testing experience (pre-test inputs, test oversight, data reduction, report generation).

Pay

Salary Range: $131,750 - $178,250 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action

Loft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when applying for an open position, please contact us at recruiting@loftfederal.com for assistance.

Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies

No outside recruiters, please. Loft Federal does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, staffing agencies, or third-party recruiters. We will not pay fees for candidates submitted without a signed agreement in place.