Mechanical Engineer - Payload Integration
Mechanical Engineer - Payload Integration
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$ 100000 - 130000
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Job Description
About Urban Sky:
Urban Sky is a venturebacked aerospace startup that pioneer utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design build operate and sell stratospheric balloon systems and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications from realtime wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD) NASA and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.
Our team consists of engineers makers developers and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor inclusion respect and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking selfstarting openminded and hardworking team members.
About The Role:
Urban Sky is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Denver CO. This role will be focused on enabling and supporting the integration of customer and partner payloads with our highaltitude balloon systems. You will play a key role in ensuring that a diverse range of payloads can be reliably flown and operated in the stratosphere by developing tailored mechanical solutions mounting systems and environmental accommodations. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team youll help our partners achieve mission success by providing technical expertise and engineering support throughout the payload lifecyclefrom planning and design to flight and recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement mechanical integration solutions that enable diverse customer and partner payloads to operate effectively on Urban Skys highaltitude balloon systems.
Collaborate with external teams to understand payload requirements and develop custom mounting interface and environmental accommodations to ensure safe and reliable stratospheric deployment.
Conduct environmental and functional testing of integrated payload systems to validate performance under extreme conditions including thermal vibration and lowpressure testing.
Develop preflight verification and postflight data validation processes to ensure mission assurance and payload data integrity.
Analyze inflight performance of integrated payloads to identify improvements in mechanical interfaces and operational procedures.
Work closely with crossfunctional internal teamsincluding electrical systems and operations engineeringto support seamless endtoend payload integration and mission success.
Interface with suppliers and external partners to source highquality mechanical components and integration hardware tailored to customer payload needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Instrumentation Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
310 years of experience in mechanical design testing and integration of instrumentation or similar systems.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. OnShape AutoCAD or Fusion 360 for designing complex mechanical systems.
Proficiency in data acquisition systems and sensor technologies (e.g. temperature pressure humidity optical sensors).
Experience with environmental testing including thermal vibration and vacuum conditions.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including machining 3D printing and injection molding.
Skillful in diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
Willing to travel to partner locations for collaborative workflows.
Willing to travel to launch locations to demonstrate the successful integration of payloads
NicetoHaves/Preferred Skills:
Experience in aerospace or environmental monitoring applications.
Familiarity with integrating mechanical systems with electronics and sensors.
Knowledge of stratospheric or highaltitude conditions and their impact on mechanical systems.
Handson experience in designing enclosures and thermal management systems for extreme environments.
Great people skills.
Experience integrating or supporting Department of Defense (DoD) payloads with an understanding of relevant security interface and environmental requirements for stratospheric or nearspace operations.
Requirements:
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be located near Denver CO
Benefits:
Salary $100000 $130000 per year
We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.
Stock Options
Medical Vision and Dental
Unlimited Vacation Days
Cell Phone Bill Stipend
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
This position may require the candidate to deal with commodities software technology defense articles and/or technical data which are subject to the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Additional information may be requested so as to determine whether export authorization is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. If authorization is required employment will be contingent upon the Company successfully obtaining such authorization from the relevant government agency.
Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
