Contracts Manager

  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7973
  • Salary: NON 145,000

We are looking to add a Contracts Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
 
In this position, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of contract administration across multiple aerospace and defense programs. This role provides strategic oversight, process governance, and leadership for the contracts team to ensure compliance with federal regulations (FAR/DFARS), company policies, and customer requirements. The Contracts Administration Manager partners cross-functionally with Program Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to mitigate risk, enable efficient contract execution, and support the company’s financial and operational goals
 
This is a highly visible position requiring strong business acumen, regulatory expertise, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assign resources and manage workloads across multiple programs and contract portfolios.
  • Establish performance goals and ensure consistent application of contract management best practices.
  • Oversee the administration of U.S. Government (FAR/DFARS), commercial, and international contracts from proposal through closeout.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate complex contractual documents, including prime contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and modifications.
  • Ensure all contractual commitments are executed in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and program objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other federal acquisition requirements).
  • Coordinate with Legal and Export Compliance to identify and mitigate potential contractual and regulatory risks.
  • Oversee contract data integrity and documentation to support internal and external audits.
  • Support bid and proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, evaluating risk, and developing contract strategies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on contractual issues, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Contract Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8–10+ years of progressive experience in contract administration within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations.
  • Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating complex government and commercial contracts.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Master's degree in business administration, Law, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification such as NCMA CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM.
  • Experience managing international defense contracts and export-controlled programs.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with ERP or contract management systems (SAP, Costpoint, Unison, or similar).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7972
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON (On-site)

Compensation: Competitive base salary + equity

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an ambitious space launch company developing next-generation launch vehicle technology. Backed by significant funding and led by engineers from some of the world's most successful aerospace organisations, they are building critical flight systems from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to become the first Electrical Design Engineer within the business, taking ownership of flight-grade electronic hardware from initial concept through production while helping shape the future of the electrical engineering function.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, influence technical direction, and see your hardware fly, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Design high-reliability electronic hardware for flight applications.

  • Own the complete PCB development lifecycle, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, debugging and production support.

  • Develop electrical architectures for power distribution, sensor interfaces, actuator control and communication systems.

  • Perform hardware validation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

  • Support environmental qualification including vibration, thermal and EMI/EMC testing.

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

  • Help establish engineering standards, processes and best practices as the team grows.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience designing electronic hardware and PCBs from concept through production.

  • Strong experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up and validation.

  • Understanding of analog and digital electronics, power electronics and sensor interfaces.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, production and hardware debugging.

  • Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and other electronic test instrumentation.

Preferred Experience

  • Launch vehicle, spacecraft or satellite electronics.

  • High-reliability aerospace or defence electronics.

  • Altium Designer.

  • Environmental qualification including vibration, thermal, shock, TVAC or EMI/EMC testing.

  • Python or C/C++.

  • Experience defining electrical architectures and system requirements.

Why Join?

  • Founding member of the electrical engineering team.

  • Own hardware from concept through flight.

  • Work alongside experienced aerospace engineers building cutting-edge launch technology.

  • Fast-moving engineering environment with genuine technical ownership.

  • Competitive salary, equity and long-term career growth.

Senior Buyer

  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7970
  • Salary: NON 130,000

We are looking to add a Senior Buyer to our growing team.  If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we have the career for you. 

In this position, you will develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional (e.g. product line leaders, material managers, engineers, operations, and quality) supply chain strategies. You will minimize total landed cost (material cost, freight, duties, inventory, etc.) impact by containing costs through supply base management processes and strategies working with suppliers and the company. This role will also facilitate cross-functional communications to drive optimized sourcing strategies supporting new product development programs. 

Focus Areas: PCB Procurement (uploading files and discussing with vendors) and/or Chemicals and consumables (Proper procurement levels for products with expiration)

This is an in-office role located at our facility in Westminster, CO.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. MBA is preferred, but not required. 
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry is required.  Space specific industry experience preferred.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica
  • Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers.
  • Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge. 
  • Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities. 
  • Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
  • Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related degree. MBA is preferred, but not required. 
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry.
  • Space specific industry experience is required.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica.
  • Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers for space applications.
  • Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge. 
  • Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities. 
  • Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
  • Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment. 

Procurement Manager, Program Support (NPI & Engineering Support)

  • Location: Westminster, CO
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7969
  • Salary: NON 140,000

We are looking to add a Program Procurement Manager to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you. 

The Program Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities supporting engineering, NPI, test, prototype, indirect, and program-driven procurement demand. This role manages high-volume, high-touch procurement workflows that require rapid responsiveness, cross-functional coordination, and operational prioritization. 

This role partners closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve procurement responsiveness, operational alignment, and procurement scalability as the company continues to grow. 

JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and lead a team of buyers supporting engineering, NPI, prototype, test, program-driven, and indirect procurement activities.
  • Manage purchase request (PR) workflows and program procurement prioritization.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support program-driven and rapid-turn procurement requirements.
  • Improve procurement responsiveness, workload balancing, and communication across procurement support activities.
  • Support sourcing and supplier engagement activities for NPI, prototype, and engineering programs.
  • Develop procurement intake governance, escalation workflows, and service expectations.
  • Coordinate procurement activities across programs and sites.
  • Ensure procurement activities remain compliant with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and internal procurement policies.
  • Support transition of recurring production demand into MRP/direct procurement workflows.
  • Develop workload planning and resource balancing strategies across program procurement activities.
  • Help standardize procurement processes, reporting, and workflow management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives tied to procurement responsiveness and execution.
  • Partner with Supplier Relationship Management, Quality, and Engineering to support supplier issue resolution, alternate source development, and program supply continuity. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 7–10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing support environments.
  • Experience supporting engineering, prototype, NPI, program, or indirect procurement activities within fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing procurement prioritization, responsiveness, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.
  • Strong understanding of procurement workflows, purchase request processes, and supplier coordination. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience supporting aerospace, electronics, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience managing buyers or procurement support teams in high-volume operational environments.
  • Familiarity with engineering procurement, prototype sourcing, rapid-turn procurement, and program support workflows.
  • Experience partnering closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations organizations.
  • Experience developing procurement intake workflows, escalation processes, and operational service models.
  • APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems such as Acumatica, SAP, or similar platforms.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Low Voltage Electrical Engineer

  • Location: Centennial, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7957
  • Salary: NON 170,000

Low Voltage Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO

Our client are an exciting fast paced Aerospace client looking for an experienced Low Voltage Electrical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of a clean-sheet industrial power generation platform designed for mission-critical infrastructure where reliable, high-density power is essential. Every electrical system is being designed from first principles, creating a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to shape an entire platform from concept through commissioning.

This isn't a role maintaining legacy equipment or making incremental improvements. You'll own the low-voltage electrical architecture across a complex industrial machine, making the design decisions that define how the platform operates for years to come.

Responsibilities:

  • You'll lead the design and integration of low-voltage electrical systems across the machine, including:
  • Defining the overall LV electrical architecture and system interfaces.
  • Producing single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and I/O documentation.
  • Designing power distribution, control, protection, and instrumentation systems spanning 480VAC through to 12–28VDC electronics.
  • Integrating motors, VFDs, actuators, sensors, control panels, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Working closely with mechanical, controls, and systems engineers to develop fully integrated solutions.
  • Supporting prototype builds, first energisation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation testing.
  • Investigating problems on hardware, identifying root causes, and implementing practical engineering solutions.

Key Areas of Ownership:

  • Low-voltage power distribution and conversion.
  • Machine control and actuation.
  • Instrumentation and field wiring.
  • Control panel, harness, cable, and junction box design.
  • Grounding, bonding, shielding, and EMC.
  • Motor control systems.
  • Auxiliary systems including cooling, lubrication, fuel handling, emissions equipment, and enclosure services.
  • Electrical interfaces with control systems and automation.

Ideal Background:

  • Experience designing and commissioning low-voltage electrical systems for industrial equipment, rotating machinery, power generation, or similar applications.
  • Strong knowledge of 480VAC industrial power systems alongside 12–28VDC control and instrumentation circuits.
  • Experience producing high-quality electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and I/O lists.
  • A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to support build, test, fault-finding, and commissioning activities.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work across mechanical, controls, and systems engineering disciplines.

If you are interested then please apply today!
 

Medium Voltage Electrical Engineer

  • Location: Centennial, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7956
  • Salary: NON 170,000

Medium Voltage Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO

Our client are an exciting fast paced Aerospace client looking for an experienced Medium Voltage Electrical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of a large-scale industrial power generation system, taking ownership of the medium-voltage electrical infrastructure from concept through commissioning.

This is an opportunity to design a standalone 13.8kV power system for a high-power industrial application where reliability, protection, and performance are critical. You'll be responsible for defining how the system generates, distributes, protects, and controls electrical power in both islanded and grid-connected operating modes.

Unlike conventional projects that rely on existing utility infrastructure, this role involves developing the electrical system architecture from first principles, solving complex challenges around voltage regulation, protection, synchronization, transient performance, and system resilience.

Responsibilities include:

  • Define the medium-voltage electrical architecture, single-line diagrams, protection philosophy, and operating concepts.
  • Specify and support procurement of switchgear, generator circuit breakers, transformers, and other long-lead electrical equipment.
  • Develop protection coordination studies, relay settings, fault studies, and detailed electrical design documentation.
  • Lead commissioning activities including first energization, relay testing, synchronization, load acceptance, and step-load testing.
  • Support factory and field testing to validate electrical system performance.

Key Areas of Ownership

  • Medium-voltage generation, distribution, and protection systems.
  • Generator electrical integration, excitation, and voltage regulation.
  • Medium-voltage switchgear and circuit breaker systems.
  • Protective relaying including differential, overcurrent, ground fault, voltage, and frequency protection.
  • Protection coordination and fault current analysis.
  • Islanded power system operation, synchronization, and frequency control.
  • CT/PT specification, metering, and sensing infrastructure.
  • Load bank integration and transient performance testing.
  • Neutral grounding strategy and ground fault detection.
  • Arc flash studies, electrical safety, and interlock systems.

Ideal Background:

  • Extensive experience with medium-voltage electrical systems in industrial, power generation, energy, or heavy engineering environments.
  • Strong knowledge of switchgear, protective relays, grounding systems, and generator integration.
  • Experience with generator excitation, automatic voltage regulators (AVRs), synchronization, and transient system behaviour.
  • Expertise in protection coordination studies, relay selection, and commissioning.
  • Ability to produce and review electrical drawings including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, controls, and instrumentation engineers.

If you are interested then please apply today!
 

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7954
  • Salary: NON 200,000

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer
Seattle, WA

Our client is an innovative space technology company developing next-generation infrastructure to support the growing orbital economy. Their mission is to transform how energy and data are generated, transmitted, and managed in space, enabling new capabilities for satellite operations, on-orbit computing, and secure optical communications.

They are seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to support the development, analysis, and validation of advanced aerospace systems. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong expertise in astrodynamics, mission analysis, modelling and simulation, and systems engineering.

You'll contribute to mission design, trajectory analysis, orbital operations, and the development of autonomous flight dynamics capabilities, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to shape next-generation spacecraft and mission architectures.
 
Responsibilities:
 

  • Develop and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft trajectories, including ascent, orbit insertion, and orbital maneuvers
  • Perform orbital propagation and station-keeping analysis for spacecraft operations
  • Support mission design including launch window analysis, delta-V budgets, and contingency planning
  • Interface with flight software and GNC teams to validate and optimize guidance profiles
  • Contribute to development of in-house simulation tools and flight dynamics infrastructure
  • Engage in multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations to motivate mission design, vehicle architecture, and analysis methodologies
  • Develop and evaluate flight termination system mission rules

Required Qualifications:
 

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree.
  • Experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
  • Mission analysis with STK, Astrogator, GMAT, Monte, Copernicus, or equivalent.
  • Python software development

Desirable Qualifications:
 

  • Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, missiles, hypersonics, UAVs, or defense systems
  • Orbit determination analysis with ODTK, Orekit, or equivalent
  • Team and/or software project management experience

If you are interested then please apply today!
 

GNC Engineer

  • Location: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7952
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (On-site / Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

An innovative space technology company is looking for a GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support the development of next-generation spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems.

This role focuses on building high-fidelity spacecraft simulations, evaluating system performance, supporting hardware and software testing, and developing the simulation environment that underpins advanced spacecraft control systems.

You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop simulation models, analyse mission performance, support software integration, and contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft technologies used in commercial and government missions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity 6-DOF spacecraft simulation models using MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Model spacecraft dynamics, environmental disturbances, sensors, and actuators.
  • Perform mission performance analysis for spacecraft pointing, attitude control, rendezvous and proximity operations, and other mission scenarios.
  • Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing activities.
  • Analyse simulation results, identify performance limitations, and recommend improvements.
  • Develop automation tools for Monte Carlo analysis, batch simulations, and post-processing.
  • Collaborate closely with GNC, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams throughout development.
  • Produce technical documentation and customer-facing analysis reports.
  • Support proposal work and customer studies through rapid modelling and performance analysis.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 2-5+ years of professional engineering experience in simulation or controls.
  • Strong MATLAB and Simulink experience, including developing complex simulation models.
  • Experience building or modifying 6-DOF vehicle simulations.
  • Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics and attitude representations, including quaternions, rotation matrices, and Euler angles.
  • Experience scripting simulation workflows using MATLAB, Python, or similar languages.
  • Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR/EAR requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) experience.
  • Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, robotics, autonomous systems, aircraft, or other dynamic vehicle simulation.
  • Experience with attitude estimation techniques such as Kalman Filters, MEKF, or complementary filters.
  • Familiarity with C/C++ generated from Simulink models.
  • Experience with SIL/MIL test environments.
  • Knowledge of modern control theory including LQR, MPC, or robust control methods.
  • Experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
  • Previous experience supporting commercial space, defence, or government-funded programmes.

What You'll Receive

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Equity opportunity.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with employer contribution.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced spacecraft technologies supporting commercial and national security missions.

Spacecraft Program Manager

  • Location: Littleton, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7947
  • Salary: NON 200,000

Spacecraft Program Manager
Location: Littleton, CO (Hybrid – Minimum 3–4 Days per Week Onsite)
Compensation:

  • Deputy Program Manager: $100,000 – $130,000 USD
  • Program Manager: $120,000 – $160,000 USD
  • Senior Program Manager: $150,000 – $200,000 USD

About the Opportunity
Join an innovative space technology company developing, manufacturing, and operating advanced small satellite systems for commercial, civil, and government missions. This organization is dedicated to delivering cost-effective, high-performance spacecraft that support Earth observation, communications, technology demonstrations, scientific research, and space exploration.
We are seeking a Spacecraft Program Manager to lead the development, production, and delivery of small satellite missions. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace professional who combines strong project management capabilities with a solid technical understanding of spacecraft systems. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, customers, vendors, and leadership to successfully execute satellite programs from contract award through launch.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and guidance throughout the complete spacecraft program lifecycle, from concept development through delivery to the launch service provider.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, integration, software, production, and other functional organizations to ensure alignment and successful execution.
  • Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout program execution.
  • Communicate project status, milestones, technical updates, and program risks to customers, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
  • Lead customer meetings, technical reviews, and program status discussions to support decision-making and project alignment.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize spacecraft design, integration, and overall mission performance.
  • Support regulatory agency application processes required for spacecraft missions.
  • Identify, assess, and manage program risks while developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful mission outcomes.
  • Support business development activities by developing project budgets, schedules, resource estimates, and risk assessments for new opportunities.
  • Secure the personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources necessary for successful program execution.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of technical experience, preferably supporting small satellite or spacecraft programs.
  • Strong understanding of the complete spacecraft lifecycle, from contract award through launch.
  • Knowledge of spacecraft assembly, integration, and environmental testing activities.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical and programmatic decisions.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage customers, executives, engineering teams, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong project management experience utilizing industry-standard project management tools and methodologies.
  • Technical knowledge of satellite system design, integration, testing, manufacturing, and mission operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to spacecraft development.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.
  • Ability to obtain any required security clearances to support U.S. Government programs.

Why Join Us?

  • Lead next-generation spacecraft programs from concept through launch.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers, manufacturing teams, and mission operations specialists.
  • Play a key role in delivering innovative satellite missions for commercial and government customers.
  • Enjoy broad ownership across the full spacecraft development lifecycle.
  • Join a collaborative organization where your leadership directly impacts mission success and the future of space technology.

Additional Information

  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Littleton, CO (Hybrid – minimum 3–4 days per week onsite)
  • Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support customer meetings, partner engagements, regulatory activities, and launch-related operations.

Export Compliance
This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or otherwise qualify as a protected person under applicable U.S. export control regulations.
 

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Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location: Orlando, Florida
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7933
  • Salary: NON 170,000

Mechanical / Optomechanical Design Engineer

Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Salary: $120,000 – $170,000 + Benefits (DOE)

An innovative and rapidly growing space technology company is looking for an experienced Mechanical / Optomechanical Design Engineer to play a key role in the development of a next-generation space payload.

This is a rare opportunity to own the mechanical development of a sophisticated optical instrument from concept through design, build, testing, assembly, integration, and ultimately flight. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team developing cutting-edge space technology with genuine end-to-end ownership of your work.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the mechanical design of a complex space payload from concept through qualification and integration.
  • Design precision mechanical and optomechanical hardware, including optical benches, support structures, mechanisms, and packaging.
  • Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) to validate structural integrity, vibration performance, and thermal deformation.
  • Design and develop composite structures, including precision optical bench assemblies.
  • Support assembly, integration and environmental testing alongside engineering and technician teams.
  • Collaborate with systems, optical and electrical engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Produce engineering documentation including design reviews, interface documentation, assembly procedures and verification plans.
  • Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are optimised for production.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 7+ years of mechanical design experience within aerospace, space or other high-precision engineering environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM). This is an essential requirement.
  • Experience designing composite structures (CFRP or similar materials).
  • Experience with optical or optomechanical systems. Previous LiDAR experience is not required.
  • Proficiency using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Siemens NX or similar.
  • Understanding of GD&T and precision mechanical design principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Nice to Have

  • Thermal analysis or thermal engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting vibration, acoustic or thermal vacuum testing.
  • Previous experience developing hardware for spaceflight applications.
  • Familiarity with design for manufacture (DFM/DFMA).

Why Apply?

This role offers far more than traditional mechanical design. You'll have the opportunity to see your designs progress through the complete engineering lifecycle, from initial concept to hardware build, testing and assembly. You'll work on highly complex optical space hardware while collaborating with an experienced team developing innovative space technology.

The hiring team is moving quickly and is looking to begin interviewing immediately.

If you're interested in applying your mechanical and optomechanical expertise to challenging space hardware with real ownership and impact, we'd love to hear from you.