CesiumAstro
Mechanical Engineer II
$96K–$125K
Westminster, CO · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years; experience in electronics packaging design and analysis or, alternatively, spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
- Education
- BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee (protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Designs and supports mechanical hardware for CesiumAstro products throughout development, from concept and analysis through manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.
What you'll do
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, structures, mechanisms, and hardware; create models, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Perform mechanical analyses, calculations, tolerance studies, design trade studies, and testing, verification, and qualification activities.
- Collaborate across engineering and operations teams, support investigations and design improvements, and present design reviews.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
- At least 2 years of industry experience in electronics-packaging design and analysis, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics, or in spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
- Familiarity with electronics assemblies and experience working closely with electrical engineers.
- Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, CNC manufacturing, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Pay
USD 96,000–125,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Solidworks Simulation, FEA, CAD, CNC
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