Astranis
Spacecraft Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer
$110K–$145K
San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted May 30, 2024
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 2+ years professional experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of hardware.
- Education
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
About the job
Designs, fabricates, analyzes, commissions, and maintains ground support equipment and tooling for spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, lifting, and handling.
What you'll do
- Own the lifecycle of mechanical fixtures and tooling, including design, analysis, fabrication, and commissioning.
- Manage GSE configuration and documentation, and develop tooling interfaces, operating procedures, qualification plans, and maintenance plans.
- Coordinate with engineering, production, vendors, and contractors to introduce tooling into production and support safe, efficient manufacturing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 2+ years professional experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of hardware.
- Hands-on experience with handling, lifting, or integration of large, complex assemblies.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and experienced in creating detailed drawing packages per ASME Y14.5.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with industry safety and structural design standards, or experience using FEA software such as Ansys, Nastran, or Femap.
- Experience with automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, basic controls, or aerospace ground support equipment.
Pay
$110,000 — $145,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
PLM/PDM, ASME Y14.5, AISC-360, ACI-318, Aluminum Design Manual (ADM), AWS-D1.1 & D1.2, NASA-STD-5005, ASME B30
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