Mechanical Engineer

Position Description and Requirements:

• 1. Mechanical Engineering design experience.-3-5 years.
  • Directly designed enclosures of electronic assemblies (PCBA's), etc. or designed moderately complex mechanical component or systems.
  • Strong understanding of engineering materials (steel, PCB materials, adhesives, solders, etc.)
  • Thermal, shock and vibrational analysis experience with electronic or similar assemblies.
  • Strong background in the knowledge of GD&T.
  • Familiar with electronic and electrical components (PCB's, connectors, BGA's, SMT components)
  • Knowledge of space flight requirements and standards a definite advantage.
  
  
• 2. Solidworks- Drafting, 3D Modelling, Design and Simulation- 5 Years Minimum
  • Direct design and thermal, shock and vibration analysis experience using Solidworks.
  • Possess good drafting, GD&T and documentation skills and knowledge using Solidworks.
  
  
• 3. Manufacturing Knowledge and Experience
  
  • Understanding of machining and mechanical assembly as it impacts design.
  • Some direct machining experience (lathe, mill).
  • Understanding of the manufacturing processes required for the design. Examples:
    • Machining
    • Solder assembly: reflow/manual
    • Adhesive attachment: (e.g. silicones)
    • PCB fabrication:
    • Surface Protection: chemfilm, anodizing, conformal coat…
  • Create Mechanical BOM's
    • Select proper materials (adhesives, overcoats, inks, etc) based on spaceflight requirements/restrictions and materials engineering knowledge.
    • Select proper fasteners to meet space flight requirements.
    • Select appropriate connectors for spaceflight enclosures both internal and external.
  • Experience writing manufacturing instructions.
  
  
• 4. Project Management
  • Experience in the definition, cost/labor estimation and scheduling of tasks required for program support.
  • Ability to manage mechanical engineering tasks for multiple programs to completion.
  
  
  
• 5. Other
  • Good verbal and written skills for interfacing with customers and team members.
  • Ability to create and present engineering power points internally and for customers.
  • Ability to work effectively in a leadership or support role on a multi-disciplinary project team.

Please submit resumes in PDF format via email to: HR@spacemicro.com

All candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent U.S. Residents. Space Micro is an equal opportunity employer.