Mechanical Engineer

ICEYE US•Irvine, CA

9d•$127,000 - $160,000

About The Position

At ICEYE, we design, build and operate the largest fleet of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites in the world. Using advanced technology, our constellation collects topographical data about any location on Earth, day or night, through any weather conditions. Headquartered in Southern California, our customers are society’s heroes – intelligence professionals, warfighters, first responders, and scientific researchers. As a trusted mission partner, the United States and its allies depend on us for critical information when it matters most. Role Description The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the requirements and design related to all mechanical interfaces, structure, and deployable for a remote sensing payload. They will also be responsible for MGSE and all needed equipment for design and build.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
7+ years of experience in mechanical design for space-rated hardware.
Strong background in thermal analysis, material selection, and structural optimization.
Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar).

Nice To Haves

Experience with lightweight composite structures and advanced materials.
Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and machining for aerospace.
Knowledge of FEM/FEA analysis tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, etc.).

Responsibilities

Design and analyze mechanical structures for small- to mid-size space hardware.
Ensure mechanical and structural designs meet thermal, vibration, and load requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve mass, volume, and manufacturability goals.
Support environmental testing, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and shock testing.
Generate engineering documentation, CAD models, and drawings for flight hardware.
Create and optimize manufacturing process.