Loft
Space
SeniorMechanicalEngineer
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“Senior Mechanical Engineer at Loft. Skills: Spacecraft mechanical design, Structural analysis, Thermal analysis, CAD proficiency, Vibration testing, FEA, Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT). Develop, maintain, and own mechanical analysis budgets. Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software”
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, 5+ years of experience in spacecraft subsystems, payloads, and vehicle mechanical design and structural analysis, Detailed understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis, Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software, Pragmatic vibration testing experience (pre-test inputs, test oversight, data reduction, report generation), Spacecraft level FEA experience, Expert level knowledge of at least one solver and pre/post processor package and cursory knowledge of others (Femap, Patran, Nastran, ANSYS, etc), Concise analysis and test report generation, Experience in small satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns with an emphasis on vibration and thermal testing, Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work in a fast-paced environment, Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, Experience delivering a spacecraft to standards such as ECSS and NASA GEVS, Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software, Prepared to be challenged and sometimes work out of your comfort zone, Able to be accountable, autonomous, and take full ownership of projects
Nice to Have
Ability to perform Craig Bampton (CB) model reduction for launch authorities, Experience with thermal/structural combined analysis modeling, Practical experience in assembly and integration of satellite hardware, Experience working in a customer facing role, Proven experience in optical payloads integration, Understanding of force-limited vibration and transfer functions, End-to-end satellite mission experience
What You'll Do.
and own mechanical analysis budgets
Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software
Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware
Perform structural and thermal analysis of small payload components and spacecraft
Oversight of spacecraft level structural and thermal analysis
in collaboration with team members/customers
interface specifications
control documents and other design documents
Generate test plans and procedures for structural and thermal verification activities
Review and approve test environmental test reports
Integration and Testing (AIT) of all stages of a space mission
including identification and procurement of appropriate MGSE
and sub-contractors as mechanical point of contact to ensure successful mission execution
Define and document requirements
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful mission execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develop, in collaboration with team members/customers, interface specifications, control documents and other design documents; Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful mission execution; Work with suppliers, customers, and sub-contractors as mechanical point of contact
Process & Methodology
Take full ownership of projects
Full Job Description
## Description We’re looking for a technical recruiter who is excited to level up how we hire software talent at Loft. You’ll own the full-cycle recruiting process - from sourcing to offer - for roles within our Cockpit software and adjacent teams. You’ll work closely with hiring managers to shape hiring strategies, drive alignment, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience, all while helping us raise the bar across process, quality, and speed. ## About the Role Mechanical Lead for select Loft Missions Develop, maintain, and own mechanical analysis budgets Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software. Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware. Perform structural and thermal analysis of small payload components and spacecraft Oversight of spacecraft level structural and thermal analysis Develop, in collaboration with team members/customers, interface specifications, control documents and other design documents Generate test plans and procedures for structural and thermal verification activities Review and approve test environmental test reports Support the Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) of all stages of a space mission, including identification and procurement of appropriate MGSE. Work with suppliers, customers, and sub-contractors as mechanical point of contact to ensure successful mission execution. Define and document requirements, specifications, and interfaces. Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful mission execution ## Must Haves Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. 5+ years of experience in spacecraft subsystems, payloads, and vehicle mechanical design and structural analysis. Detailed understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis. Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software Pragmatic vibration testing experience (pre-test inputs, test oversight, data reduction, report generation). Spacecraft level FEA experience. Expert le
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