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CesiumAstro · 17 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer I to join their Mechanical Engineering team, responsible for the mechanical design of phased array antennas and subsystems throughout the development process.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for mechanical design aspects of Cesium phased array antennas, subsystems, and interfaces through all phases of the development process

Responsible for mechanical designs from concept through space flight including requirements definition, architecture trades and block diagrams, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support

Present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team

Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Qualification

Mechanical designMechanical analysisCAD toolsSpacecraft propulsionElectronics packagingThermal architectureCNC manufacturingEMI/EMC mitigationPythonC++Robotics experiencePCBA experienceCommunication

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution

Minimum of 4 years of experience in space antenna and payload mechanical engineering to include electronics packaging, thermal, shock, vibration, stress dynamics, and cost. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience

Experience in conducting architectural trade studies including parametric and first-order cost and physical analysis

Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, and Thermal Desktop

Experience with CNC manufacturing and GD&T

Experience with advanced aerospace manufacturing and materials including sandwich panels and carbon composites, OR experience with high-reliability deployment mechanisms for space applications (including deployment, HDRMs, power delivery, etc.)

Proficiency in detailed mechanical design (3D CAD, drawings, etc.)

Experience designing and manufacturing mechanisms and mechanical actuators

Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques

Familiarity with satellite thermal architectures including heat pipes, phase change materials, contact resistance, and surface finishes as well as fundamental understandings of orbital thermal control in a LEO environment

Familiarity with launch and LEO environments (thermal, shock, vibe, radiation, etc)

Familiarity with design for test, manufacturability, assembly, and reliability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills