Principal Mechanical Engineer; Solar Arrays

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Solar Arrays)

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Principal Mechanical Engineer (Solar Arrays) with our client located in Broomfield, CO.

• The Principal Mechanical Engineer role focuses on applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to engineering projects, as well as contributing to the development of new principles and concepts.
• The position involves leading projects or significant aspects of a program, developing and implementing innovative solutions, and working under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing detailed technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.
• This role is critical in driving innovation, ensuring successful project execution, and supporting the overall mission of the organization.

• Lead design and analysis efforts for multiple programs and complex design activities, including serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE)
• Manage all aspects of system and component design, development, and integration, including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system testing and verification, and troubleshooting
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to engineering projects
• Utilize data analysis and interpretation skills to evaluate test and simulation data, inform design decisions, and identify areas for improvement
• Interact with senior personnel across the organization on significant technical matters
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to communicate findings and support project objectives
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects
• Work under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives
• Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts, driving innovation within the organization
• Develop and implement innovative solutions and rigorous analyses to address complex technical challenges
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on their technical and professional development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine system designs, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +10 yrs experience).
• Typically 12+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Mechanical Engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Ability to provide solutions to unusually complex technical problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Ability to work under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives.

• Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in deployable space structures design and analysis
• Demonstrated expertise in system-level architecture development for spacecraft subsystems
• Experience with structural performance modeling of deployable mechanisms
• Experience leading trade studies and architecture selection processes
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects from concept to prototype
• Knowledge of environmental testing protocols for space hardware development and qualification
• Experience with spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (EPS) and solar array technologies, including power generation, distribution, and management systems
• Proven track record in high-volume manufacturing environments with demonstrated ability to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to spacecraft systems

• Job Type: Direct Hire.
• Pay Range: $167,096 - $229,757.
• Location:
  
  Broomfield, CO (Onsite).