Mechanical Engineering Manager

Orbit Fab•Lafayette, CO, FL

18d•$144,000 - $186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you would lead the mechanical team from concept designs to producing flight-ready hardware. We have multiple ongoing projects, and we need someone with excellent technical understanding and the ability to juggle priorities. You would be responsible for understanding people’s needs, business needs, and technical requirements. The expectation for this role is to be a player-coach with 50-75% of time spent on leadership responsibilities and 25-50% of time spent on individual contributor work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
7+ years of experience in design, fabrication, and/or test for mechanical systems
Proven leadership experience in a responsible engineer, project lead, or team management capacity
Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools. Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems, including design, fabrication, and testing
Experience with mechanism design including gears, ball screws, motor sizing, vibration & shock analysis
Experience taking a product from concept to operation
Knowledge of space rated materials and design trades around material choices
Can work autonomously, views work with a critical eye
An effective sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, small company environment
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, strategic, statistical, and personal skills
Must be willing and able to work a hybrid schedule (3-5 days a week on site) out of our Lafayette, CO office

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in design, development, and/or test for mechanical systems
2+ years of experience managing teams
Experience performing analysis with Ansys and MATLAB
Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle operations
Advanced degree in an engineering discipline or related field
Working knowledge of range safety requirements (AFSPCMAN 91-710)
Understanding of qualification, acceptance, and protoqualification verification approaches
Experience with spacecraft and subsystem environment definition (radiation, structural loads, thermal, EMI/EMC, orbital debris, etc.) and design approaches (at LEO, GEO, and beyond)
Experience in a startup environment
General understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining and welding

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical team through multiple concurrent projects, meeting deadlines on time.
Delegate effectively so that the right team members are working on tasks that suit their skills, interest, and technical growth path.
Guide process development and adherence for the Mechanical Engineering team.
Review mechanical system architecture affecting the mission as a whole and the products that will interface with the hardware.
Support analysis required to satisfy internal requirements for hardware performance, life, and environment.
Support assembly and test activities including performance, shock, vibration, and space environments.
Review engineering drawings; ensure ASME Y14.5 and drafting best practices are applied to released drawings. Prepares and gives reviews of team’s work prior to critical milestones.
Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid them.
Deliver effective presentations to the team.
Hold weekly one-on-ones with team members and provide mentorship.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Own the design and analysis of spacecraft systems, structures, MGSE, and mechanisms. Develop and maintain detailed CAD models and documentation. Perform analyses and testing to validate designs and ensure compliance.
Provide SME input in the development of engineering products, spacecraft architecture, trade studies, requirements development, verification, and validation plans.