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Karman+ · 3 weeks ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Assembly, Integration, and Test)

Broomfield

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Karman+ is a pioneering company focused on asteroid mining and sustainable resource utilization. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the planning and execution of spacecraft builds, ensuring mission success through collaboration with various subsystem teams.

AerospaceRoboticsSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the planning and execution of subsystem builds

Panel preparations with inserts, fastener lubrication and kitting, and surface treatments

Subsystems builds to individual panels (Ex, propulsion panel)

Take ownership of the planning and execution of vehicle builds

Define the build flow, what gets installed when and why

Oversee technicians and participate in installations to the flight vehicle

Ensure sufficient chassis grounding of all components

Harness and plumbing routing

Mechanical alignments and measurements

Write and execute work instructions

Lead day-to-day mechanical operations on the build floor

Coordinate with electrical test team to complete vehicle powered testing

Define and maintain mechanical integration processes and standards, including but not limited to…

Installation of threaded inserts

Epoxy preparation and application

MLI fabrication and installation

Thermal interface material cutting and installation

Fastener lubrication, torquing, and staking

Connector staking

Ground strap installation

Thermal strap installation

Harness/plumbing routing and securement

Cleaning and bakeouts

Thermocouple/thermistor application to surfaces

Help develop and refine inventory management systems

Continuously improve inventory processes to ensure good traceability without excessive procedural overhead

Maintain inventory and calibration records for tools, consumables, and flight parts

Maintain facilities such as cleanrooms and environmental test labs

Ensure cleanroom is stocked with all equipment and consumables needed for a space vehicle build campaign

Define cleanroom processes and ensure proper adherence

Maintain cleanroom cleaning logs and FOD control

Plan and execute unpowered vehicle tests

Solar array deployment

Vehicle mass measurement

Vehicle level vibration

Integrated system leak checks

Oversee propellant load and unload operations performed by fluids vendors

Create and enforce internal standards for safe handling of propellant and pressurized systems

Plan and execute critical lift and vehicle transportation operations

Plan and execute mechanical integration to the launch vehicle

Qualification

Spacecraft buildsMechanical integrationVibration testingThermal testingLean processesBS in EngineeringTeam leadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills