Mechanical Engineer

• We are looking to add a Mechanical Engineer II to our team
• If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you
• In this position, you will be responsible for mechanical designs of Cesium products through all phases of the development process
• The ideal candidate will be proficient in electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations and analyses, computer-aided design (CAD), spacecraft mechanical interfaces, and environmental qualification of electronic assemblies
• As a Cesium mechanical team member, you will be responsible for mechanical designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium’s products
• The successful candidate may also present engineering design review materials to our customers and leadership team - excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

• Health, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company stock options
• Life, disability and retirement plans

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience that include thermal management design, precision machining principles, thermal simulation and analysis, shock and vibration simulation and analysis, electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), finite element analysis (FEA), and cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs

Experience with Engineering analysis tools such as (ANSYS, MATLAB, or similar)
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Practical understanding of DFM/DFMA implications of material and process selection

Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and engineering documentation practices

Bachelor of Science (BS) and minimum of 2- 5 years of industry experience in design and analysis OR Master of Science (MS) and 0-3 years of industry experience in design and analysis

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Experience with CAD tools such as Solid Works, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCADExperience with CNC manufacturing

Aerospace industry design, development, qualification, and aerospace manufacturing processes

Familiarity with electronics assemblies and experience working closely with electrical engineers

Experience in electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics or in spacecraft structures and mechanisms

Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques