Entry-Level Mechanical Designer
About The Position
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a qualified Mechanical Designer to design and generate drawings for flight hardware and ground support equipment for our Civil & Commercial Space Division. The selected candidate will also be involved in manufacturing coordination, assembly, and hardware testing. The Civil & Commercial Space Division is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip major Government and commercial missions with calibrated state-of-the-art sensors and satellites. We also provide world-class AI&T technologies and mission management. Our projects include challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, and astrophysics. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in space and contributes to monumental scientific discoveries.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-10 years of professional mechanical design experience with a high school diploma or equivalent, or 2-5 years of professional mechanical design experience with a bachelor’s degree
- Strong proficiency in CAD design and drafting
- Proficiency with GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
- Understanding of industry specifications, fabrication techniques, and processes
- Ability to communicate clearly with personnel of varying technical and professional backgrounds, including the preparation of presentation materials
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field
- Proficiency with NX and Solid Edge design software
- Experience with product lifecycle management software (e.g., Teamcenter or SolidWorks PDM)
- Experience designing for space environment
- Experience with mechanisms and kinematics
- Experience with composite materials
- Experience designing optical systems
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and uses CAD software (NX) to produce 3D models of flight hardware and ground support equipment
- Produces part fabrication and assembly drawings
- Plans and executes hardware assembly, including generating assembly plans, kitting hardware, supporting assembly activities, and documenting builds in accordance with SDL’s quality management system
- Performs laboratory prototyping, assembling, and testing
- Performs detailed tolerance analysis
- Communicates effectively through written reports and presentations
- Ability to generate, plan, schedule, and coordinate fabrication of materials, parts, and assemblies through the fabrication cycle according to due dates to meet contractual requirements and program goals
Benefits
- SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
- SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery.
- At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
