About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in hardware packaging and cable routing to support a newly awarded space program. In this role, you will integrate into an established engineering core alongside an Electrical Engineer and a Design Drafter to architect the mechanical footprint and physical routing of cables within a Multi-Mission Payload (MMP). If you excel at solving complex spatial constraints, strategizing physical cable routes within COTS enclosures, and driving seamless electromechanical integration, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
• Define and document the critical mechanical portions of cable requirements needed within the payload.
• Strategize and optimize the physical routing for a complex mixture of RF and Digital cables internal to a COTS box.
• Design and define the physical interconnections between various hardware artifacts at the broader payload level.
• Partner closely with electrical and drafting teams to ensure seamless and precise electromechanical integration.
Requirements
• BS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field, plus 8 or more years of related professional experience.
• Proven background in complex cable routing, physical space management, and electromechanical packaging within densely enclosed hardware.
• US Citizenship Required
Nice-to-haves
• Direct experience in the space industry, specifically designing or packaging hardware for space payloads.
Benefits
• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement