Mechanical Engineer – Electrothermal Group

Busek•Natick, MA

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer supports the design, development, and production of electrothermal propulsion hardware for aerospace applications. This role spans concept development through production support, with a strong emphasis on precision mechanical design, hardware integration, and close collaboration with manufacturing and test teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)
Strong mechanical design skills and understanding of precision assemblies
Ability to read and create engineering drawings and GD&T
Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with aerospace propulsion, vacuum systems, or high-reliability hardware
Experience with thermal or structural analysis tools
Hands-on experience supporting assembly and test of flight or flight-like hardware
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO, or similar quality systems
Experience working in prototype or low-rate production environments

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for electrothermal propulsion systems
Create and maintain engineering drawings, models, and specifications
Support hands-on assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of propulsion hardware
Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost-effective
Support thermal, structural, and mechanical analyses as required
Support test planning, execution, and post-test evaluation
Investigate and resolve mechanical issues, nonconformances, and design changes
Participate in design reviews and configuration control activities
Ensure designs comply with aerospace standards and internal quality requirements