Trident · 17 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Fairfax, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTrident Systems is a company focused on innovative engineering solutions for space electronic systems. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and analysis of electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring successful program execution and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
Design & Modeling: Lead the mechanical design of spacecraft electronics assemblies using high-fidelity CAD tools like SolidWorks or similar
Draft high quality mechanical drawings for the fabrication of designed parts incorporating the necessary GD&T
FEA Analysis: Perform and review detailed structural and thermal analysis to validate design integrity under flight loads and temperatures using Ansys Workbench or similar
Testing & Qualification: Familiarity with space environmental testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and shock testing, to ensure flight readiness
Project Oversight: Manage project schedules and technical risk, while coordinating with electrical, software, and systems engineers to integrate multidisciplinary subsystems
Teamwork: Mentor teammates, collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Perform detailed reviews of mechanical team products
Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
6+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years with a Master's degree
Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and precision manufacturing methods like CNC machining
Experience with aerospace and/or space hardware development
Experience with PDM systems and configuration management
Preferred
Working knowledge of space electronics packaging and cooling (VPX standards) and designing for space environments
Benefits
Health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life with AD&D
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k) (including company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
Company
Trident
Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of proven space flight units, power & processing systems, command and control solutions and atmospheric and airborne sensors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Lorin Hattrup
Chief Executive Officer
James Yates
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer
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