Lanteris Space Systems
Space Systems
Sr.MechanicalDesignEngineer
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“Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer at Lanteris Space Systems. Skills: Mechanical Design, Space Hardware, Solar Power Systems. Design, modify, and develop hardware. Perform or coordinate analyses and testing”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving capability
Willingness to support international supplier meetings and on-orbit operations outside standard business hours as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
US citizen or permanent resident, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 5 years of experience
Nice to Have
CAD design/drafting experience, Failure analysis, Experience supporting assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical hardware in a manufacturing environment, Product lifecycle management experience, Supplier development/management experience, Aerospace experience
What You'll Do.
Perform or coordinate analyses and testing
Develop and deliver technical presentations
and release engineering drawings
Provide hands-on support for production operations
and validate fixtures and tooling
Mentor junior engineers
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Lead failure analysis efforts
and close non-conformances
Develop and refine manufacturing processes
Contribute to production planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as the primary technical interface across Customers, Systems Engineering, Subsystems, and Program Management teams; teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary organizations; Comfortable interacting with senior leadership, program teams, customers, and international suppliers
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Scheduling input
Full Job Description
## Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space is seeking a self-motivated and innovative Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms team at our San Jose, CA office. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation solar power systems for our Class 300 spacecraft while also supporting the existing 1300 product line. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in mechanical design and space hardware development to enable advanced space exploration missions. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, modify, and develop hardware to meet evolving system and mission requirements. Perform or coordinate analyses and testing to support qualification and ensure compliance with program standards, documenting all qualification activities. * Act as the primary technical interface across Customers, Systems Engineering, Subsystems, and Program Management teams. * Develop and deliver formal technical presentations, including Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and other program milestones for internal stakeholders and customers. * Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures in alignment with program schedules established by Project Management. * Provide hands-on, day-to-day support for production operations, including real-time troubleshooting, design guidance, and issue resolution. * Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and assembly processes. * Mentor junior engineers, provide technical oversight, and conduct thorough pre-release and in-process design/document reviews using established checklists and standards. * Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and engineering operations within the factory environment. * Lead failure analysis efforts for production and flight hardware issues, driving root cause identification and corrective actions. * Review, disposition, and close non-conformances while ensuring impleme
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