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Director / VP of Mechanical Engineering
Location: Boulder, CO
Type: Full-time | Onsite
Seniority: Director or VP
Join a high-performance space team building next-gen spacecraft. We're looking for an experienced mechanical engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced, decision-first environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the mechanical engineering team while staying hands-on in spacecraft and subsystem design.
- Architect flight hardware for LEO platforms, from structure and thermal to mass budgets and layouts.
- Own CAD and configuration management (SolidWorks ecosystem preferred).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, I&T, and external manufacturers.
- Spearhead environmental testing campaigns (structural + thermal).
- Engage directly with commercial and government customers on proposals and reviews.
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft mechanical design & analysis.
- 5+ years in a leadership role (Tech Lead, Manager, or Director).
- Proven flight heritage, hardware you designed is flying.
- Deep expertise in CAD, structural tools (ANSYS or equivalent), and industry standards (NASA GEVS, SMC-S-016).
- Bonus: experience with propulsion systems, Thermal Desktop/SINDA FLUINT, and SolidWorks PDM admin skills.
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