Senior Structures Engineer
Venus AerospaceSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space, SatelliteIndustries
Requirements
- At least 3 solid years (non-academic) satellite experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience using CAD skills (SolidWorks) to develop and build models and drawings
- Experience successfully implementing design solutions in a complex space environment
- Experience with mechanical design to survive extreme environments and challenging mass constraints
- Prior experience working on a spacecraft engineering team
- Passion for designing and manufacturing satellite structures
- Based in Saratoga, CA office
- Hold work authorization for the location (no employment sponsorship)
Responsibilities
- Work closely with satellite sub-system teams to design satellite structures and mechanisms
- Be a CAD modeling expert (SolidWorks) managing CAD assemblies and drawings
- Develop build documents and drawings for hardware
- Define, build, and test designs from 3D printed engineering units to flight hardware
- Support the fabrication, assembly, and testing of flight build
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Mechanical Engineer, Structures position?
The salary range is $90,000 - $150,000 a year, based on market data, location, skills, expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other factors.
Is this role remote or office-based?
This role is based in the Saratoga, CA office.
What skills and experience are required for this Mechanical Engineer role?
Candidates need at least 3 years of non-academic satellite experience, 5+ years of hands-on CAD skills (SolidWorks expert) for models and drawings, experience implementing designs in complex space environments, and mechanical design for extreme environments and mass constraints.
What does the team structure look like for this position?
The position reports to the VP, Satellite Platform and works closely with the broader engineering team and satellite sub-system teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this Mechanical Engineer, Structures role?
A strong candidate has prior experience on a spacecraft engineering team, passion for designing and manufacturing satellite structures, deep knowledge, direct experience, and the ability to define, build, and test designs from prototypes to flight hardware.
E-Space
Deploys satellite systems for data insights
About E-Space
E-Space focuses on deploying small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Their main product, the E-Space LEO platform, utilizes Artificial Intelligence to enhance data transmission from these devices, providing insights and automation that improve upon traditional IoT capabilities. E-Space differentiates itself by redesigning spacecraft and satellite systems to lower costs, making space technology more accessible to a wide range of clients, including governments and businesses. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices and aims to lead in the development of environmentally friendly satellite constellations, using the data from their systems to inform decisions that protect the planet. Their revenue model is based on selling satellite systems and the data services derived from them.
Toulouse, FranceHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$48.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Social Impact, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees