Senior Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer III at Orbit Fab, you will play a crucial role in supporting the engineering team in the design, analysis, testing, and prototyping of flight hardware for spacecraft and mechanisms. Your responsibilities will include investigating design problems, providing technical justification, and collaborating with a cross-specialty team to solve engineering challenges in space. With a focus on mechanical engineering design, system architecture, and modeling, you will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enable the refueling of satellites in orbit. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, exercise judgment, and make a significant impact on the advancement of the in-space economy.

- Mechanical engineering design including spacecraft, structures, MGSE, actuators and mechanisms - Mechanical system architecture affecting the mission as a whole and the products that will interface with the hardware - Analyses required to satisfy internal requirements for hardware performance, life, and environment - Modeling and design documentation of the mechanical systems using CAD - Support of assembly and test including performance, shock, vibration and space environments - Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid - Produce a quality engineering product on time - Give effective presentations to the team and customers - Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment

- US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) for ITAR purposes - BS in Mechanical (or Aerospace) Engineering with 9+ years of experience OR MS with 7+ years of experience - Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools - Experience developing mechanical structures or mechanism systems for space applications - Shows initiative by demonstrating personal ownership of designs, seeking input from the Systems and cross functional engineers - Can work autonomously, views work with a critical eye, prepares and gives peer reviews of work prior to critical milestones to peers. - Collaborative and team focused - Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, strategic, and statistical skills - An effective sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities

- Fully covered benefits - Flexible work hours