Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures/Analyst (Aerospace)

Job description

Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our Mechanical team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. This role offers the chance to combine hands-on engineering with in-depth structural analysis to ensure our spacecraft thrive in the extreme space environment. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it. AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity. Responsibilities - Contribute to the design, development, and validation of spacecraft mechanical systems, including structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware - Perform structural analysis using FEA to evaluate stiffness, strength, vibration modes, and margins of safety. - Collaborate with immediate and cross-functional teams to define mechanical interfaces and support system integration - Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and documentation to support manufacturing, assembly, and testing - Support environmental...