CesiumAstro
Manager, Mechanical Engineering
$158K–$205K
Westminster, CO · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 7–9 years in mechanical design and analysis for aerospace or space systems, with a minimum of 1–3 years of engineering management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees or refugees (protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Leads the mechanical engineering organization and provides people leadership and technical direction for aerospace and space hardware programs from concept through in-orbit support.
What you'll do
- Build, mentor, and scale the mechanical engineering team, including recruiting, performance management, and career development.
- Direct mechanical architecture, design, analysis, integration, testing, qualification, and technical reviews across programs.
- Establish engineering processes and documentation standards; manage resources and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 7–9 years of mechanical design and analysis experience in aerospace or space systems, including 1–3 years of engineering management experience.
- Expertise in aerospace/space mechanical design and analysis, including electronics packaging and structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis.
- Proficiency with CAD/PDM and simulation tools; experience with SolidWorks or equivalent and FEA tools.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with aerospace materials and manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, composites, or additive manufacturing.
- Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification standards for space hardware.
Pay
USD 158,000–205,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation
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