Senior Mechanical Engineer II

Developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
El Segundo, CA 90245, USA
$125,000 - $155,000
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
6+ years of experience
Space · Aerospace

Description For Senior Mechanical Engineer II

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer II to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design of Cesium products through all phases of the development process. This role requires extensive experience in electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations and analyses, computer-aided design (CAD), spacecraft mechanical interfaces, and environmental qualification of electronic assemblies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Mechanical designs from initial concept through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support
  • Thermal management design, precision machining principles, thermal simulation and analysis
  • Shock and vibration simulation and analysis
  • EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs

The successful candidate may also present engineering design review materials to customers and the executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

CesiumAstro offers a dynamic and cross-functional work environment, allowing for learning and development across the organization. They provide generous benefits and stock option packages to all employees, including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, and retirement plans.

Note: To conform with US Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be US citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the US Department of State.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Mechanical Engineer II

  • Mechanical design of Cesium products through all phases of development
  • Thermal management design
  • Precision machining principles
  • Thermal simulation and analysis
  • Shock and vibration simulation and analysis
  • EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs
  • Present engineering design review materials to customers and executive team
  • Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Requirements For Senior Mechanical Engineer II

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 6 years of industry experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging
  • Progressive experience in aerospace industry design, development, and qualification
  • High-level proficiency with electronics assemblies
  • Experience working closely with electrical engineers
  • Experienced with FEA CAD tools, such as Solidworks Simulation
  • Experience with CNC manufacturing
  • Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Senior Mechanical Engineer II

Equity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Stock options
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA
  • FSA
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plans

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