Mechanical Engineer

Saratech • San Francisco, CA

15d • $85 - $110

About The Position

Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, assembly, and testing of advanced spacecraft systems for a cutting-edge aerospace program. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full hardware lifecycle, from concept through environmental testing, in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of spacecraft mechanical design and integration experience (or equivalent)
• Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred)
• Experience with structural and thermal hand calculations (FEA preferred but not required)
• Experience designing and fabricating composite and/or metallic components
• Ability to generate engineering drawings with appropriate GD&T
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with spacecraft environmental testing (launch vibration, thermal vacuum)
• Passion for hands-on hardware development
• Experience with composite structures
• Proficiency with NX
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and/or NX Nastran
• Machine shop prototyping experience (CNC mill/router, mill, lathe, laser cutter, 3D printer)
• Experience with Python or other programming languages

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and solar arrays
• Define loads, interfaces, and functional requirements at component and system levels
• Select materials and mechanical components suitable for space environments
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Contribute to spacecraft-level mechanical architecture
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate avionics and wiring harnesses
• Perform mechanical and/or thermal analyses using hand calculations and analysis tools
• Generate manufacturing drawings, manage bills of materials (BOMs), and source components
• Participate in hands-on prototyping, assembly, and functional testing
• Support sub-assembly and vehicle-level environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)
• Design ground support equipment including assembly jigs, test fixtures, and mass offload systems
• Support vehicle integration efforts across engineering teams
• Assist with improvements to manufacturing, test, and integration facilities
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency

Benefits

• Insurance: All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.
• Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.
• Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.
• Paid Sick Time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees