Mechanical Engineer

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

• 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