Senior Mechanical Engineer – Spacecraft

Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Spacecraft

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

EVONA is partnering with an innovative space technology company at the forefront of developing advanced satellite communications systems.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development of next-generation spacecraft and satellite systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering leader to take ownership of spacecraft mechanical architecture, design, integration, and qualification, guiding complex hardware from initial concept through successful spaceflight.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and a passion for developing cutting-edge space hardware.

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across spacecraft, subsystems, and mechanical interfaces.
• Own spacecraft mechanical architecture, structural design, and major technical decisions.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle, including requirements, design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification.
• Lead the development of spacecraft structures, electronics packaging, thermal architecture, and mechanical mechanisms.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers.
• Support spacecraft integration, environmental testing, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, thermal, GNC, systems, manufacturing, and AI&T teams.
• Present technical designs and engineering recommendations during customer and internal design reviews.
• Support technical proposals and engineering documentation.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading spacecraft or satellite mechanical development through a complete development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft mechanical architecture, structural design, and mechanical interfaces.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft integration, environmental testing, and qualification.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing, assembly, testing, and reliability.
• Proficiency in GD&T, mechanical drawings, and engineering design practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience with spacecraft primary and secondary structures, including metallic or composite designs.
• Experience supporting vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing.
• Knowledge of electronics packaging, deployable structures, and spacecraft mechanisms.
• Experience with CAD and analysis tools such as Solid Works, ANSYS, Nastran, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in fast-paced spacecraft development environments.

• Work on advanced spacecraft and satellite communications technologies.
• Take technical ownership of complex flight hardware from concept to orbit.
• Lead and mentor talented engineers working on challenging aerospace projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams developing next-generation space systems.
• Join an innovative engineering environment where your work directly contributes to real space missions.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet applicable U.S. space technology export-control requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or otherwise being eligible for required export authorizations.