Mechanical Engineer

Radiance Technologies • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing 100% employee - owned company , is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to support a space payload R&D group. This individual will directly support the execution of design, development, integration and testing efforts of multiple space payload programs . The c andidate will work as an individual contributor and within a diverse, multi-discipline engineering team , and will be responsible for applying sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of space payload structures .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX)
• Experience creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME Y14.100
• Strong understanding of mechanical design , , and development processes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on fast-paced projects with tight deadlines
• Experience deriving engineering requirements and supporting system-level design
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 6+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• Experience leading academic or professional design/development projects
• Background in space, missile , or launch vehicle programs
• Experience with structural, thermal, or fluid analysis
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or MathCAD for engineering analysis
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Hands-on assembly experience
• Strong presentation skills with experience in technical design reviews
• Active SECRET clearance or higher

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and structures for space payload systems
• Create and release detailed engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100 standards
• Perform 3D modeling and assembly design using tools such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX
• Conduct structural, thermal, and/or fluid analysis to ensure system performance and reliability
• Support system integration, testing, and validation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple programs
• Execute tasks independently while meeting aggressive schedules and program milestones
• Participate in and present at program-level design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Derive mechanical and structural requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level