Sr. Mechanical Configuration Design Engineer
About The Position
Lanteris Space is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Configuration organization. The Mechanical Configuration organization is responsible for spacecraft-level layout design, accommodating subsystems compatibly throughout all phases of a spacecraft mission. The team translates Systems Engineering specifications and block diagrams into 3D designs used to build spacecraft, optimizing layouts for system performance, assembly and test accessibility, payload performance, and mass properties. It documents interfaces between major subsystems to ensure proper fit and alignment during spacecraft integration. Engineering support begins during the proposal phase and continues through preparations for launch. Designs range from component support bracketry to spacecraft top assembly documentation. The position is based at the company’s Mountain View, California offices and may also be performed remotely within the U.S.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
- Five years of experience, including piece-part and subassembly modeling in Creo or other CAD software and assembly drawing generation. A master’s degree may account for two years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with Teamcenter.
- Ability to learn quickly and multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
- Experience with spacecraft layout mechanical design, including propulsion layout, external configurations, and internal component layouts.
- Understanding of how various propulsion and RF components work.
- Experience facilitating design reviews, presenting technical ideas, and communicating design status.
- Ability to manage schedules for design projects.
- Enjoyment of working with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Mechanical Design Engineer for the mechanical configuration department.
- Generate engineering drawings and models using Creo and other design tools.
- Design, document, and report on engineering progress for assigned projects.
- Assist in oversight of hardware integration into spacecraft systems architecture.
- Help disposition nonconformances and drive process improvements.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health and welfare insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
