Mechanical Engineer

Orbion Space Technology Inc. – Mechanical Engineer – Full-time – Houghton, MI

The Mechanical Engineer will join Orbion’s world class team to lead and execute projects dedicated toward R&D, testing, and mass production of spacecraft electric propulsion systems.

• Perform design engineering and team leadership efforts by leveraging established plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures
• Formulate and implement electric propulsion system development activities, including laboratory testing, data analysis, and engineering documentation
• Execute system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to, receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests
• Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, custom tooling, piece‑parts, and sub‑assemblies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must meet definition of US Person
• Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree
• 2-5 years’ experience in a design engineering and production environment
• A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting as well as be an active individual contributor
• Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross‑functional product development teams (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test)

• A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry
• Experience with production drawings, configuration management, and GD&T
• Experience with modeling tools, including creating solid models, as well as executing and interpreting structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models

• Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pound loads from floor level to chest level
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment
• Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments