Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

El Segundo, CAfull timeOn Site

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$120k–$160k

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Spacekinetic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing and developing space-rated mechanisms and moving assemblies for Space Kinetic’s core technology. This role includes prototype builds, simulation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop mechanisms and moving assemblies for Space Kinetic’s core technology, supporting our goal of a flight demonstration within the next two years. This role will guide prototype builds and work across simulation, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering.
Job Responsibilities:
Design space-rated mechanisms, including release systems, actuators, gear trains, linkages, payload-pointing systems, and precision motion assemblies.
Perform kinematic studies, torque and friction calculations, tolerance analysis, and material and component selection.
Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and simplified models for simulation and FEA.
Design, build, and test prototypes to validate functionality and performance.
Investigate test anomalies and implement corrective design changes.
Support TVAC, vibration, shock, deployment testing, and spacecraft assembly and integration.
Apply DFM and DFA principles to improve producibility, cost, and schedule.
Maintain design documentation and present at SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR reviews.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of mechanical design experience focused on mechanisms.

Qualification

Strong knowledge of kinematicsProficiency with SolidWorksExperience with GD&TAbility to work independentlyAbility to obtain and maintain a U

Required

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of mechanical design experience focused on mechanisms
Strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, gears, cams, linkages, springs, bearings, and power transmission
Proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar 3D CAD software
Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, prototype development, and testing
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and collaborate across engineering teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU

Company

Spacekinetic

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