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Northwood · 2 weeks ago

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Space Communications)

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space through innovations in space communications technologies. They are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to design and develop hardware for ground station antennas, collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines to ensure performance and reliability.

AerospaceHardwareSatellite Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design multiple product lines, structures, mechanisms, environmental systems, and GSE for satellite ground stations ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Design manufacturable, intricate RF waveguide filtering and feed structures for high performance antennas

Design tooling for fabrication and assembly processes, including test fixtures and weldments

Collaborate with RF, electrical, and manufacturing to ensure reasonable system requirements and seamless integration of designs and hardware

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical, thermal, and environmental design

Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to ensure design objectives are met

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDesign for ManufacturabilityThermal ManagementSiemens NXANSYSCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience designing and building hardware

Experience with taking a product from concept to production

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to design for manufacturability

Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including thermal management, materials selection, and structural analysis

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting

Understanding of environmental and reliability testing procedures for mechanical systems

Experience with weldments, tooling, GSE, and fixture design and assembly

Experience with mechanical/thermal simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS)

Basic understanding of electrical systems and components to ensure a holistic approach to system design

Basic understanding of RF systems and devices

Company

Northwood

Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.

Founded in 2023

Torrance, California, USA

11-50 employees