Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary
Our client, a leader in the aerospace industry, is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and/or thermal design/analysis for spacecraft systems. A relevant master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

Location:

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico

Job type:
Permanent

Salary: $140, per year

Work hours:

8am to 4pm

Education:

Bachelors

• Advanced Structural Analysis:
  Conducted comprehensive static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue assessments to guarantee spacecraft component integrity and performance.
• Mechanical Systems Leadership:
  Led the end-to-end design and integration of mechanical subsystems, ensuring seamless compatibility with broader mission requirements.
• Requirements & Validation:
  Translated complex mission needs into engineering specs, validating designs through a rigorous combination of analysis and physical testing.
• Material & Test Oversight:
  Optimized material selection for weight and durability while managing critical environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and thermal cycles.
• Documentation & Mentorship:
  Authored high-level technical documentation (ICDs, reports) and provided strategic technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching, stock options.

• Experience level:
  Experienced
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelors

• Professional Engineer
• Mechanical

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.