Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Space Kinetic

El Segundo, US
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Space-rated mechanism design
Solidworks or creo cad modeling
Tolerance analysis and kinematic studies
** Space Kinetic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and prototype development of space-rated mechanisms for national security applications. The role requires expertise in mechanism design and CAD modeling, along with collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to achieve rapid deployment capabilities. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and developing system assemblies and mechanisms to achieve a flight demo within the next two years.
  • Candidates will create 3D CAD models and perform tolerance analysis to ensure reliable operation of space-rated components.
  • The position requires supporting cross-functional teams including simulation, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to drive cost and schedule goals.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Space Kinetic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and prototype development of space-rated mechanisms for national security applications. The role requires expertise in mechanism design and CAD modeling, along with collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to achieve rapid deployment capabilities. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Space-rated mechanism design
  • SolidWorks or Creo CAD modeling
  • Tolerance analysis and kinematic studies
  • FEA support and simulation validation
  • Prototype assembly and testing

Nice-to-have

  • Fast-paced startup environment experience
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Design for manufacturing (DFM) expertise
  • Payload pointing mechanism knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or NX
  • Background in mechanism development and kinematics
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup setting

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