CesiumAstro

Mechanical

MechanicalEngineer

$78–98k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer at CesiumAstro. Skills: Mechanical design, Electronics packaging, Simulation and analysis. Support mechanical designs. Electronics packaging design”

Industry & Context.

Mechanical
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1 year of industry experience, understanding of mechanical engineering principles, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, Experience with CAD tools, Practical understanding of DFM/DFMA, Knowledge of GD&T, Knowledge of drafting standards, Knowledge of engineering documentation practices, Experience with Engineering analysis tools, Experience with CNC manufacturing, Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Familiarity with electronics assemblies, Experience working with electrical engineers, Aerospace industry internships, Aerospace industry experiences, Electronics packaging experience, Experience with thermal dynamics, Experience with vibration dynamics, Experience with stress dynamics, Experience with spacecraft structures, Experience with spacecraft mechanisms, Exposure to EMIC mitigation techniques

What You'll Do.

Support mechanical designs

Electronics packaging design

Mechanical simulations

Computer-aided design

Spacecraft mechanical interfaces

Environmental qualification

Initial concept design

Requirements definition

Present engineering design review materials

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.   At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.   We are looking to add a Mechanical Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.  In this position, you will support mechanical designs of Cesium products through all phases of the development process. The candidate may be involved with electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations and analyses, computer-aided design (CAD), spacecraft mechanical interfaces, and environmental qualification of electronic assemblies.  As a Cesium mechanical team member, you may be responsible for mechanical designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products. The ideal candidate will have  skills and experience that include thermal management design, precision machining principles, thermal simulation and analysis, shock and vibration simulation and analysis, electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI

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