Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

About the role

As a Mechanical System Engineer at Loft Federal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping multiple satellite missions simultaneously. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Analyze system performance and maintain 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
• Support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards

Responsibilities

Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T. Key tasks include:

• 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
• Analyze system performance and maintain 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
• Support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards

Requirements

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.

You must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

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. Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer. 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).

Skills

Key skills include:

• Comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in mechanical subsystems
• Ability to adapt and excel under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment
• Experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer
• Detailed knowledge of spacecraft structures
• Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software
• Pragmatic vibration testing experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Transparency and collaboration
• Challenging and meaningful work

Pay

The salary range for this role is $131,750 USD - $178,250 USD.

Schedule

We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements

Contact Us

If you're excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No outside recruiters, please. For more information, visit our website at www.loftfederal.com. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes. Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies No