Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Core responsibilities

• Solve complex thermal and structural challenges in tight, mass-efficient packaging.
• Work from first principles to rapidly iterate mechanical designs.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis, build and test hardware, and debug laboratory issues.
• Lead delivery of flight-ready avionics mechanical systems through qualification and flight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, prototype-heavy environment.

Required qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronic systems.
• Proven ability to deliver mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight.
• Proficiency with CAD and structural or thermal analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards and environmental testing.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads.
• Experience with high-density electronics cooling, including conduction, heat pipes, or cold plates.
• Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments.

Compensation

• The hiring range is $129,000 to $193,000 USD.
• Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• The total rewards package includes salary, equity, paid leave, parental leave, and a learning and development stipend.

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