Sr Mechanical Engineer – Cable & Harness Design -100% Remote (Anywhere in the US)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in hardware packaging and cable routing to support a newly awarded space program. In this role, you will integrate into an established engineering core alongside an Electrical Engineer and a Design Drafter to architect the mechanical footprint and physical routing of cables within a Multi-Mission Payload (MMP).

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the critical mechanical portions of cable requirements needed within the payload.

• Routing Strategy: Strategize and optimize the physical routing for a complex mixture of RF and Digital cables internal to a COTS box.

• Systems Interconnection: Design and define the physical interconnections between various hardware artifacts at the broader payload level.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with electrical and drafting teams to ensure seamless and precise electromechanical integration.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field, plus 8 or more years of related professional experience.

• Proven background in complex cable routing, physical space management, and electromechanical packaging within densely enclosed hardware.

• PREFERRED: Direct experience in the space industry, specifically designing or packaging hardware for space payloads.