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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing space hardware for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers responsible for mechanical aspects of Cesium spacecraft, subsystems, and interfaces through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be versatile and proficient in mechanical analysis, electronics packaging, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical interfaces, thermal architecture, spacecraft propulsion, deployable and actuated structures, and environmental qualification of spacecraft. You will use these skills to effectively direct, mentor, and grow a team of upcoming engineers in the design of a novel satellite.

As a Cesium spacecraft team lead, you will manage a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You will be responsible for mechanical designs from concept through space flight including requirements definition, architecture trades and block diagrams, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.

The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institutio 12 years of experience in communications satellite structures and mechanisms design from concept design to decommissioning across multiple programs. At least 3 years of experience leading technical teams. Experience including failure and recovery of mechanism operations in test and in operations, as well as loss of mission due to mechanism failure (experience with success as well!). Experience with various types of mechanisms, including spring force, motorized, and shape memory alloy actuation. Experience with deployable spacecraft structures including thermal and antenna structures. Experience in conducting architectural trade studies including parametric and first-order cost and physical analysis. Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, and Thermal Desktop. Familiarity with spacecraft thermal architectures including heat pipes, phase change materials, contact resistance, and surface finishes as well as fundamental understandings of thermodynamics in a spacecraft context. Experience with CNC manufacturing and GD&T. Experience with design and manufacturing of composite sandwich panels. Experience in designing spacecraft primary and secondary structures in a variety of materials. Familiarity with launch and LEO environments (thermal, shock, vibe, radiation, etc.). Familiarity with design for test, manufacturabilit , assembly, and reliability. Familiarity with spacecraft AI&T. Familiarity with spacecraft thermal design in various orbits and interplanetary environments.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience including LEO, GEO, and beyond. Experience ranging from CubeSats and SmallSats to large GEO satellites. Python, C++, or other programming languages. Experience with two or more spacecraft structural and mechanical architectures which drives your vision for the next generation of spacecraft. PCBA experience.

$145,000 - $180,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.