Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Umbra
Reston, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Join our multidisciplinary engineering team as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, where you will play a key role in developing next-generation space systems and mechanisms.

What You Will Do

Design, build, and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms, including collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing initial design concepts, and creating detailed design documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is passionate about designing, prototyping, building, and testing hardware using first principles engineering, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in aerospace, mechanical, and/or manufacturing engineering.
  • Strong multidisciplinary understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembling parts using various methods and standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, with experience in design and drafting to ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Expertise in first principles analysis, including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research, diagnose, and clearly explain technical challenges and solutions.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
  • Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
  • 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
  • Stock Options
  • Free Parking
  • Free lunch in office daily
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