Staff Avionics Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for space science avionics platforms.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis and testing.
• Build, test, and debug hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Lead delivery of flight-ready avionics mechanical systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally while rapidly iterating on designs and solving complex engineering problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronic systems.
• Proven ability to deliver mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight.
• Proficiency with CAD, such as SolidWorks, NX, or an equivalent tool.
• Experience using structural and thermal analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a lab environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards and environmental testing and qualification.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads.
• Experience with high-density electronics cooling, including conduction, heat pipes, or cold plates.
• Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments.

Compensation

• Hiring range is $150,000–$226,000 USD.
• Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• The total rewards package includes salary, equity, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.