1d ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Golden, CO

$120k-$170k / year

full-timesenioraerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll be the mechanical lead for Loft missions, owning spacecraft structural and thermal design. You'll develop budgets, CAD models, and analysis while collaborating with customers and subcontractors to ensure mission success. This role offers hands-on work across the full mission lifecycle.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Develop mechanical analysis budgets and detailed CAD models
  • Perform structural and thermal analysis of spacecraft components
  • Generate test plans and procedures for structural/thermal verification
  • Support AIT activities and procure MGSE

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 5+ years experience in spacecraft mechanical design and structural analysis
  • Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software
  • Expert-level FEA experience with Nastran, ANSYS, or similar

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Craig Bampton model reduction for launch authorities
  • Thermal/structural combined analysis modeling
  • End-to-end satellite mission experience

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible Time Off and 12 paid holidays
  • ๐Ÿฑ Daily catered lunches and snacks
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ 401(k) plan and equity options
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Fully paid parental leave (14/10 weeks)

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • Role title is Senior but requires only 5+ years (typically mid-level)
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