Mechanical Engineer

Star Catcher Industries Inc. (Star Catcher) located in Jacksonville FL has an opportunity for aMechanical Engineer to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network its orbital power grid. This role will be responsible for design analysis and implementation of mechanical systems and components used on spacecraft satellites and other space-related technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical systems and components including payload and spacecraft structures thermal control systems and structural frameworks; creating detailed specifications drawings and models.
• Develop and test prototypes of mechanical components and systems to verify their performance and reliability.
• Overseeing the manufacturing and assembly of mechanical components and working with suppliers and manufacturers to procure parts ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Working closely with a cross-functional team to integrate mechanical systems and components into spacecraft satellites and other systems and ensuring that materials are compatible with design specifications and operational requirements.
• Support hands on build of flight and ground test hardware.
• Create detailed documentation for designs analyses and testing procedures. This includes writing technical reports test plans analysis reports system design documents and interface control documents.
• Managing project timelines resources and budgets related to mechanical engineering tasks.

Ideal Experience:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical structural or aerospace Engineering or a related field; Masters or PhD preferred.
• At least five years of experience designing analyzing and building mechanical structures in an aerospace manufacturing environment or other relevant industry experience.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges.

Desired skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design principles and CAD software.
• Ability to analyze complex mechanical systems and solve engineering problems effectively.
• Familiarity with space industry regulations safety standardsrelevant to space missions and operations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with the team and organization and prioritize tasks projects and personnel from a variety of disciplines.

Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward! We offer a highly competitive benefits package.

Star Catcher is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Star Catcher is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Star Catcher are contingent upon results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.