Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an outstanding Mechanical Engineer with aerospace experience who has demonstrated the ability to complete tasks effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing 3D and 2D mechanical designs and conducting related analyses specifically for payload satellite systems using Siemens NX. This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering suited for both prototype and production-level designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D and 2D mechanical designs for payload satellite systems using Siemens NX.
• Conduct analyses related to mechanical designs.
• Participate in design and development of hardware at scale, focusing on high-end optics and precision mechanisms.
• Specify and justify margins and test sequences for qualifying space systems.
• Perform GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Engage in design for manufacturing and manufacturing process development.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and solicit feedback from operators.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with CAD.
• 5+ years of experience in design and development of hardware at scale.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace systems development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for space systems.
• Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and manufacturing process development.

• 6+ years of experience in design, qualification, and volume production of PCBA enclosures for spacecraft.
• Experience with NX and TeamCenter.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions among Hardware, Reliability, and Firmware teams.
• Experience with issue tracking applications such as JIRA and TRAC.
• Strong time and task management skills with attention to detail.
• Capability to provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.

This position requires working onsite in Redmond. The role offers an opportunity to build credibility and experience, potentially leading to longer-term opportunities.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2025.

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