Mechanical Engineer

York Space Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer mechanical design solutions for spacecraft flight hardware and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE).
• Create designs with DFM/DFA with rate manufacturing in mind.
• Perform preliminary FEA, higher level hand calculations, and fastener margins to help ensure a feasible design.
• Create component drawings with appropriate GD&T, that can be affordably produced.
• Develop assembly drawings, fabrication procedures, and build instructions working with the integration team.
• Coordinate across engineering on clean sheet designs and design improvements.
• Interface directly with programs and the end customer on high-level and detail-level design needs and requirements.
• Coordinate with test engineers to prepare and execute test plans as the ME responsible engineer while performing root cause analyses if/when errors arise.
• Interface with suppliers to produce designs and optimize designs for cost and lead time.
• Support peers through checking and collaboration to ensure best practices are implemented on all products developed within the team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Solidworks (or similar) CAD skills.
• Experience with configuration control, the lifecycle of a design release and PLM.
• Experience with materials, joints, bonding and how these choices affect designs.
• Experience with manufacturing best practices for design tolerancing, fabrication methodologies and assembly.
• TS/SCI clearance desired. Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited university.
• 0-2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer required.
• Moderate understanding of what is needed for high-quality mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative and effective in team environments.
• Demonstrates self-initiated work in a team environment with strong leadership skills.
• An internship experience with space vehicle design and/or ground support equipment is preferred.
• Bonus qualification: any experience in the life cycle of spacecraft (or similar) development: design, build, and test.
• Bonus qualification: experience with model based definition and 3D PDF generation and checking.
• Bonus qualification: an understanding of the spacecraft mission regarding thermal loads, structural margin and resiliency, off-gassing, and more.
• Bonus qualification: a background in the engineering of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment for the Space or Defense industry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO and a 401K.