Senior Responsible Engineer, Deployment Mechanism – TeraWave Solar Array

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. Serve as Responsible Engineer for the TeraWave solar array deployment mechanism, owning its design, analysis, and qualification .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and prototyping of deployable mechanisms, with a strong focus on integration and testing within aerospace environments. Proficient in GD&T, 3D modeling, and risk management for complex mechanical systems.

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Mechanical DesignPrototyping and TestingGD&T per ASME Y14.53D Modeling with CreoAerospace Mechanisms Design

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringKinematic AnalysisTolerance Stackup AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisMultibody DynamicsDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyFlight Hardware TestingSolar Array MechanismsIntegration and Verification Testing

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

CreoTest Data Acquisition SystemsEnvironmental Testing Equipment

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSpace EnvironmentsNASA-STD-5017Deployable Spacecraft StructuresMechanical Hardware

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblySpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Responsible Engineer for the TeraWave solar array deployment mechanism, owning its design, analysis, and qualification
Lead the deployer design cycle, including trade studies, conceptual and detailed design, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification
Define deployment architecture and validation strategy using analysis, prototyping, and environmental testing
Perform hands-on prototyping involving passive actuation, motors, controls, and instrumentation as required
Perform kinematic, motor/spring/gear sizing, tolerance stack, and structural performance analyses
Lead and technically guide engineers designing mechanism sub-components and ancillary hardware, including latches, hinges, dampers, and hold-down/release mechanisms
Own interfaces with the solar power module, photovoltaic assembly, and harness subsystems
Drive design for manufacturing, design for assembly, and producibility improvements
Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Perform flight hardware testing, including TVAC, modal, vibration, and functional deployment testing
Own the deployer-level risk register and DFMEA and resolve integration, test, and qualification anomalies
Collaborate with structural, thermal, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines to deliver an integrated mechanism
Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
8+ years of experience
Recent experience designing and building mechanical hardware; passive or active mechanisms preferred
Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling; Creo preferred
Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stackup analysis
Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and verification/qualification testing
Familiarity with space environments, verification standards, and vacuum environments
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Experience with solar arrays or other large-format deployable spacecraft structures preferred
Experience with large-scale deployable and/or complex moving mechanisms from concept through qualification preferred
Experience with composites preferred
Deep knowledge of aerospace mechanisms design practices and standards such as NASA-STD-5017 preferred
Experience with materials, coatings, lubricants, and bearing selection for spacecraft preferred
Experience in mechanical finite element analysis for statics and dynamics and multibody dynamics preferred
Knowledge of mechanism avionics interfaces and control logic preferred
Experience with test data acquisition systems and data reduction preferred
Experience with thermal design of spacecraft structures and mechanisms preferred
Prior experience serving as a Responsible Engineer or technical lead for a mechanism or subsystem preferred
Ability to pass the required background check
Technical assessment required during interviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results
Travel expected up to 25% of the time