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Hydrosat Job Description
Hydrosat is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to join our hardware development team. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and prototyping of mechanical systems for space-based payloads and other flight hardware. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in mechanical design for space applications and a passion for seeing hardware through from concept to first article. Job Description
Hydrosat is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to join our hardware development team. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and prototyping of mechanical systems for space-based payloads and other flight hardware. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in mechanical design for space applications and a passion for seeing hardware through from concept to first article.
Responsibilities
Develop and refine mechanical requirements for space payloads and flight hardware Lead mechanical design efforts, including structural, thermal, and vibration analysis Oversee prototype development, lab testing, and qualification of flight hardware Collaborate with systems engineering and cross-disciplinary teams (electrical, thermal, optical, etc.) to ensure integrated design performance Prepare mechanical drawings and manage configuration control of released designs Conduct trade studies and present design review materials to internal and external stakeholders Support environmental testing and transition to manufacturing
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s preferred 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for space systems or high-reliability environments Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, ANSYS) Experience with space environmental testing (thermal, vibration, thermal vacuum) Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME Y14.5 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing), GSFC-STD-7000 (General Environmental Verification Standard for spaceflight hardware), and NASA-STD-5001B (Structural Design and Verification) Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Background in opto-mechanical systems, RF payloads, or deployable mechanisms Experience with prototype fabrication and hands-on testing Familiarity with spaceflight hardware lifecycle from concept through flight qualification
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Mechanical Engineer
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Hydrosat 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Mechanical Engineer
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Hydrosat Job Description
Hydrosat is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to join our hardware development team. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and prototyping of mechanical systems for space-based payloads and other flight hardware. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in mechanical design for space applications and a passion for seeing hardware through from concept to first article. Job Description
Hydrosat is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to join our hardware development team. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and prototyping of mechanical systems for space-based payloads and other flight hardware. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in mechanical design for space applications and a passion for seeing hardware through from concept to first article.
Responsibilities
Develop and refine mechanical requirements for space payloads and flight hardware Lead mechanical design efforts, including structural, thermal, and vibration analysis Oversee prototype development, lab testing, and qualification of flight hardware Collaborate with systems engineering and cross-disciplinary teams (electrical, thermal, optical, etc.) to ensure integrated design performance Prepare mechanical drawings and manage configuration control of released designs Conduct trade studies and present design review materials to internal and external stakeholders Support environmental testing and transition to manufacturing
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s preferred 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for space systems or high-reliability environments Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, ANSYS) Experience with space environmental testing (thermal, vibration, thermal vacuum) Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME Y14.5 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing), GSFC-STD-7000 (General Environmental Verification Standard for spaceflight hardware), and NASA-STD-5001B (Structural Design and Verification) Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Background in opto-mechanical systems, RF payloads, or deployable mechanisms Experience with prototype fabrication and hands-on testing Familiarity with spaceflight hardware lifecycle from concept through flight qualification
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