Staff Mechanical Engineer

About the role

CesiumAstro is actively seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of CesiumAstro products through all phases of the development process. As a staff mechanical team member, you will be responsible for mechanical designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of CesiumAstro's products.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of electronics packaging for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems
• Thermal management design and thermal simulation/analysis
• Precision machining principles and advanced manufacturing processes
• Shock and vibration simulation and analysis
• Electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and aerospace drawing practices
• Finite element analysis (FEA) and cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs
• Serve as technical and professional mentor in the mechanical engineering field
• Present engineering design review materials to customers and executive team
• Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• 8 years of industry experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in packaging high-power and high-density electronic assemblies
• Strong understanding of thermal management techniques for spaceborne and/or high-power electronics
• Experience designing hardware for launch and spaceflight environments (or similar)
• Expertise in finite element analysis and thermal simulation tools (Ansys or similar)
• Expert-level proficiency with professional mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience with precision machining, advanced manufacturing processes, and tolerance analysis
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace drawing practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience packaging digital, power or RF printed circuit board assemblies
• Experience with spacecraft payloads, avionics, or power systems
• Knowledge of NASA, DoD, ESA, or commercial space qualification standards
• Experience with thermal vacuum testing and spacecraft environmental qualification
• Familiarity with materials selection for radiation and outgassing environments

Pay

$133,000 - $161,000 a year

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA benefits
• Life, disability, and retirement plans