💼 About This Role

You'll lead the mechanical engineering function at a pioneering space communications company. Your core impact is driving organizational leadership and technical excellence across design, analysis, and hardware delivery. This role offers a chance to shape the space economy with a passionate team and competitive benefits.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead and develop mechanical engineering team across design and analysis
• Define standards for mechanical design, structural, and thermal analysis
• Guide critical technical decisions and trade-offs
• Enable cross-functional collaboration with other engineering teams

📋 Requirements

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering
• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple mechanical domains
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, structural analysis, and thermal engineering
• Experience delivering hardware from concept through qualification and flight readiness

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience in spacecraft or aerospace hardware development
• Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environment
• Familiarity with CAD, PLM, and simulation toolchains

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 📈 Equity plan to share in success
• 🏥 Health, dental, and vision insurance including dependents
• 🏖️ Unlimited vacation and supportive parental leave
• 📚 $1,500 annual professional development fund
• 🏢 Relocation packages available for approved roles

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite interview· 90 min