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Peraton · 4 weeks ago

SR Mechanical Engineer - Space Research

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

12+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. The role involves supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory by improving their rapid-capability delivery process, focusing on the design and integration of mechanical systems for satellite buses and payloads.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and analyze thermal management systems for satellite buses and payloads

Integrate thermal systems into the satellite bus, ensuring compatibility with other subsystems and payloads

Design structural components for satellite buses, including payload interfaces, support structures, and mounting mechanisms, ensuring they meet spacecraft load requirements

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure structural integrity and compatibility with satellite systems

Design and integrate mechanisms. Perform mechanical testing and validation of mechanisms to ensure reliable operation in the space environment

Provide guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering to design complex mechanical equipment and systems, and to investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems

Determines theoretical principles involved in applying advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques

Supervises and coordinates technicians in fabrication and installation of complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems. May direct field operation and maintenance activities of mechanical equipment/systems installations

Evaluates operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements

Provides technical guidance to personnel involved with producing design fabrication drawings. Reviews and corrects drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specifications have been utilized

Develops, releases, and maintains documentation in accordance with company and contractual requirements. Reviews, writes, and edits reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data

Qualification

Thermal management systemsMechanical systems integrationFlight hardware developmentStructuralThermal analysisMechanisms designIntegrationMission success mindsetCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

12+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree; OR 10+ years of experience with a Masters degree; OR 7+ years of experience with a Ph.D.; OR 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Proven experience in thermal management systems

Experience with the integration of mechanical systems for launch vehicle integration, including mechanisms, deployment systems, and payload interfaces

Hands-on experience in flight hardware development for satellite subsystems (thermal, structural, mechanisms) through the entire lifecycle, from concept to test to integration

Experience in structural and thermal analysis, testing, and validation

Familiarity with mechanisms design and integration, ensuring correct deployment and mechanical integrity in space environments

Local to Albuquerque, New Mexico with the ability to work on-site

This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance