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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures/Analyst (Aerospace)
Ascendarc
BeavertonOn-site8mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
About the role
- Contribute to the design, development, and validation of spacecraft mechanical systems, including structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware
- Perform structural analysis using FEA to evaluate stiffness, strength, vibration modes, and margins of safety.
- Collaborate with immediate and cross-functional teams to define mechanical interfaces and support system integration
- Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and documentation to support manufacturing, assembly, and testing
- Support environmental and functional testing efforts (e.g., vibration, thermal, deployment), including test setup and data collection
- Participate in design reviews and help identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development cycle
- Assist in hands-on prototyping, hardware builds, and integration activities
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and testing complex mechanical systems in the aerospace industry
- Proficient in 3D CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and engineering analysis tools (FEA, thermal, tolerance analysis)
- Demonstrated experience with full product lifecycle: from early prototyping through flight hardware delivery
- Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines and with external partners
- Thrive in a cradle-to-grave design environment and take ownership from concept through launch.
- Bring energy, curiosity, and a responsible engineering mindset.
- Want to work alongside other exceptional people in an environment where great ideas rise to the top.
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