Mechanical Engineer

Blue Marble Communications is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Mechanical Engineer. This role entails design, analysis, integration, and test of electro‑mechanical and opto‑mechanical systems, including both space‑qualified flight hardware and ground support equipment. The ideal candidate will have first‑hand experience with designing ruggedized hardware for space, airborne, or other harsh environments.

• Develop mechanical hardware designs for ruggedized electronics, opto‑mechanical assemblies, precision mechanisms, and associated ground support hardware
• Analyze mechanical robustness of hardware designs versus environmental effects, such as launch vibration and extreme temperatures
• Develop detailed designs, perform tolerance analysis, and generate fabrication drawings
• Develop assembly and test procedures, and design associated jigs, tooling, and test fixtures
• Perform first‑article assembly, integration, and qualification testing of electro‑mechanical and opto‑mechanical systems

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• 2‑3 years of relevant professional experience in mechanical hardware design, analysis, and test
• Proficiency with Solid Works for part and assembly modeling, including creation and release of engineering drawings
• Experience developing detailed mechanical designs, performing tolerance analysis, and generating fabrication and assembly drawings with working knowledge of GD&T principles and application per ASME Y14.5.
• Hands‑on experience supporting assembly, integration, and testing mechanical or electro‑mechanical hardware
• Familiarity with structural and thermal finite element analysis tools, such as ANSYS or Nastran
• Exposure to environmental testing activities, including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and thermal vacuum testing
• Excellent expository writing and oral presentation skills
• Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security‑related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)

Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high‑performance RF, free‑space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software‑defined RF, microwave, and millimeter‑wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.

In the case an offer is extended, it is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.