Senior Mechanical Engineer

What you’ll be doing

Design high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies using CAD and FEM tools, with a focus on active and passive optical alignment.

Perform mechanical and thermo-mechanical analyses for high-precision assemblies under space environmental loads (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC).

Own designs end-to-end — from engineering units to flight hardware — including assembly fixtures, pre-assembly quality checks, and metrology plans.

Support fabrication, assembly, and testing of flight builds, including hands-on cleanroom integration for small-volume production.

Drive design-for-manufacturing decisions through close collaboration with CNC machining suppliers, identifying process opportunities and risks early.

Contribute to cross-functional design reviews and represent the mechanical subsystem at program milestones.

What you bring to this role

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

10+ years of experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical engineering for space applications.

Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent) and FEM/structural analysis software.

Experience designing for active and passive optical alignment systems.

Hands-on experience working with CNC machining suppliers and familiarity with precision manufacturing processes.

Track record of delivering in fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environments.

Bonus points

Experience qualifying hardware for satellite environmental constraints (vibration, shock, thermal cycling, TVAC, cleanliness).

Experience with precision mechanical integration in a cleanroom environment for low-volume production.

Familiarity with satellite AI&T workflows and integration campaigns.

Experience with optical simulation tools such as Zemax OpticStudio.