senior spacecraft mechanical engineer.albuquerque, new mexicoposted today job detailssummary$130,000 - $135,000 per yearpermanentbachelor degreecategorycomputer and mathematical occupations reference 1365973 job details job summary: Our client, an agile space company dedicated to US National Security is looking for a Senior Spacecraft Mechanica Engineer. Key qualifications include, 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, structural analysis and/or thermal design/analysis for spacecraft systems. A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field is required. A TS clearance is required for this role.

location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico job type: Permanent salary: $130,000 - 135,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities:

Advanced Structural Analysis:

Perform high-fidelity static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses to ensure all spacecraft components survive launch and orbital environments.

Mechanical Systems Leadership:

Lead the end-to-end design and integration of mechanical subsystems, ensuring seamless compatibility with electrical and thermal hardware.

Requirements Validation:

Translate complex mission needs into technical engineering specifications and verify compliance through rigorous analysis and hardware testing.

Material Science Optimization:

Evaluate and select high-performance materials to balance structural durability, thermal stability, and critical mass/weight constraints.

Environmental Testing & Verification:

Design and oversee environmental test campaigns-including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC)-to validate design robustness.

qualifications:

Spacecraft Design & Analysis Track Record:

Demonstrated experience successfully executing design, static/dynamic structural analysis, and thermal system design for spacecraft operating in an orbital environment.

Engineering Software Proficiency:

Expertise using CAD tools, finite element tools, structural analysis tools, and thermal design software (specifically SolidWorks and ANSYS preferred). Design for

Spaceflight Considerations:

Experience designing spacecraft with practical considerations for manufacturability, testability, mass distribution, and launch/space environment survivability.

Security Clearance Eligibility:

Must have the ability to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.