Space Dynamics Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Med-Senior Level Mechanical Engineer
North Logan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to perform detailed design and analysis of space hardware and subsystems. The role involves working closely with engineering teams to turn concepts into working hardware while contributing to projects across various scientific research domains in space exploration.
Non Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs mechanical design
Performs mechanical analysis
Performs detailed tolerance analysis
Works with the machine shop and vendors for hardware fabrication
Performs laboratory prototyping, assembling, and testing
Communicates effectively through written reports and presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering) and 5-20 years of relevant experience
Proficient in the use of computer-aided design tools (Solid Edge preferred)
Demonstrated proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and providing mechanical tolerance analysis
Understanding of industry specifications, fabrication techniques, and processes
Attention to ISO Quality Assurance standards and other relevant documentation standards
Experience writing technical plans and procedures
Ability to manage vendors or sub-contractors including creating specifications and statements of work (SOW)
Track record of successfully collaborating with teams of engineers
Communicates clearly with personnel of varying technical and professional backgrounds, including building presentation slides
Ability to generate, plan, schedule, and coordinate fabrication of materials, parts, and assemblies through the fabrication cycle according to due dates to meet contractual requirements and program goals
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Must be able to travel on a regular basis and work off-site for extended periods of time
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering
Experience designing for space environment
Experience in mechanical design of optical instruments and thermal vacuum cryogenic tests
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with precision optical elements and instruments
Proficient in the use of computer-aided analysis tools (FEMAP for pre- and post-processing of finite element models; knowledge of NASTRAN for structural analysis)
Experience in thermal and structural/dynamics analysis
Experience in opto-mechanical design of optical instruments
Proficient in the use of Thermal Desktop for thermal analysis
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
Company
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is served as a nonprofit unit of the utah state university research foundation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Partridge
C4ISR Systems Division Director
Jed Hancock
President
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