Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
LeoStella
- Tukwila, WA
- $130,000-170,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and own the development of spacecraft and/or component structural design and layout
- Design spacecraft mechanical structures, assemblies, and components with 3D CAD modeling software (Creo)
- Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, etc.
- Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations
- Develop test plans for mechanical components and assemblies
- Coordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management
- Use engineering judgement to make decisions when all required data may not be available
- Seek out new technologies, tools, and approaches to maintain LeoStella’s position as a leader in efficient space system engineering
- Bachelor of Science (or more advanced) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in an aerospace industry, with 4+ years of experience in the satellite industry
- Demonstrable experience leading significant design efforts and delivering to performance, cost, and schedule objectives
- Demonstrable experience maturing designs from initial concepts to assembled and tested hardware
- Experience designing machined and sheet metal parts, sandwich panel structures, and large assemblies
- Experience writing manufacturing and assembly work instructions, test plans, and design & analysis reports
- Experience with PTC Creo (Pro Engineer) strongly desired
- Experience with PTC Windchill or PDM Essentials strongly desired
- Working knowledge of the ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing specification
- Must be a US Person
- Experience in the design, manufacture, and test of composite structures, welded structure, and precision tubing
- Experience designing wire harness and creating harness manufacturing documentation
- Compensation range is $130-170K + 10% target bonus
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case by case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is one part of your total rewards package - you may also be eligible for up to 10+% potential bonuses. Additional employee benefits are detailed below as well.
- Employee Benefits include:
- Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability.
- 401(k) with up to 3% company match
- Paid parental leave - New parents are provided 2 additional weeks off beyond FMLA for rest and bonding time
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedule: You may accrue 156 hours of paid time off per year, in addition to 8 company holidays. You may also have the choice to take Flexible Friday off every other week.
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