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

Benefits

• 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 SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD
• Experience 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