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TRL11 is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical development of space avionics and electro-optical imaging systems from initial requirements through production and product sustainment
This role will have broad responsibility across the full product lifecycle, including requirements definition and verification, mechanical architecture, detailed design, drawing release, supplier selection, manufacturing engineering, environmental testing, and ongoing product support
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver reliable hardware for demanding space environments
The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who is comfortable making technical decisions, working directly with vendors, technicians, and customers, and remaining accountable for a product after the initial design is released
Own the mechanical development and sustainment of space avionics and electro-optical products
Translate system, optical, thermal, structural, environmental, and manufacturing needs into mechanical requirements
Develop mechanical architectures, concepts, detailed designs, drawings, and release packages
Plan and execute system verification testing, including imaging performance and environmental testing
Investigate production and field issues, lead root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Maintain released designs through configuration changes, obsolescence, cost reduction, and reliability improvements
Provide technical mentorship and support the continued development of TRL11’s mechanical engineering practices
Benefits
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Stock Option Plan
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Preferred experience
Willingness to work hands-on with prototypes, flight hardware, test equipment, and production personnel
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and configuration-controlled design release with tools such as Onshape, Solidworks, or similar
Strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills
Experience owning complex hardware through design, release, manufacturing, test, and sustainment
Experience designing precision mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
Working knowledge of thermal management, structural design, materials, coatings, fasteners, and manufacturing processes
Ability to balance performance, schedule, cost, reliability, and manufacturability
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
Experience working directly with machine shops, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers
At least 5 years of relevant mechanical product-development experience
Experience supporting environmental testing and resolving test failures
Proficiency with finite element analysis, particularly thermal analysis
Experience with spacecraft, space avionics, cameras, telescopes, optical payloads, or other high-reliability aerospace hardware
Experience with optical-mechanical analysis, optical alignment, line-of-sight stability, or STOP analysis
Experience with structural and thermo-mechanical simulation
Familiarity with thermal-vacuum, random vibration, sine vibration, mechanical shock, and launch-environment qualification
Experience with precision machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, castings, adhesives, and optical mounting methods
Familiarity with aerospace configuration management, qualification, acceptance testing, and product-assurance practices
Experience transitioning products from prototype or low-rate production into repeatable manufacturing
