Associate Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Join a dynamic team at Terran Orbital, a trailblazer in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking solutions for defense and commercial missions, with endless opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical engineering design and development of spacecraft and spacecraft sub-systems including flight hardware, mechanisms, and ground support equipment.
• Model spacecraft and ground support equipment mechanical parts, cable harnesses, and assemblies in accordance with industry best practices.
• Perform vehicle and sub-system analysis using hand calculations, finite element tools, and other relevant techniques to support robust early-stage design.
• Create and maintain design documentation, including drawings, Bills of Material, Interface Control Drawings, Compliance Verification Matrices, and Design Notebooks.
• Generate technical content in support of internal and external design reviews.
• Support development of spacecraft electrical cabling solutions, including connector selection, bundle design, routing, retention, and integration instructions.
• Contribute mechanical engineering expertise to refine production workflows, assembly sequences, and testing protocols to support efficient initial production.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, automation, and production personnel to implement design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly best practices.
• Stay current with advancements in technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes, and apply this knowledge to enhance spacecraft design and performance.
• Support process development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 0+ years of experience designing mechanical systems in space, aerospace, automotive, or a similar engineering sector.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD software.
• Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Hands-on experience with hardware manufacture, inspection, assembly, and/or testing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment.
• Experience working with internal or external customers.
• Passion for space technology and a commitment to contributing to innovative engineering solutions.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience supporting product development across multiple stages of the product lifecycle.
• Experience in a production environment within the space or aerospace industry.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave