About this opportunity
MMA Space™️ lists this Mechanical Engineer Ii opportunity in broomfield, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mechanical Engineer II
Full Time
M.M.A. Design LLC, Broomfield, CO, US
About MMA
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA. MMA Design is a dynamic, growing aerospace company specializing in unique deployable mechanical systems and antenna payload solutions. Founded in Boulder in 2007, we are building a great team by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people who are passionate about enabling the smallsat revolution and beyond.
MMA values each employee’s unique contributions. If you are a versatile team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good interpersonal skills, this is an outstanding opportunity for you to grow your skills and responsibilities while gaining experience in designing and delivering highly engineered, precision deployable products for space applications.
Join our fun, collaborative and talented team who are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products. Please respond with resume and references.
Job Description: The Mechanical Engineer II will work closely within the program team to develop mechanical and electromechanical components and systems which meet customer and company requirements.
Job Duties:
Specify system component requirements or direct modification of existing products to ensure conformance with engineering design intent and performance specifications.
Design and evaluate mechanical/electromechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet program requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
Design products using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
Design, build and test prototypes at various levels of fidelity as required.
Generate engineering documentation including drawings, schematics, and detailed procedures.
Maintain configuration control of CAD models and engineering documentation using approved Product Data Management and Product Lifecycle Management tools.
Recommend design modifications to improve performance, reduce schedule and/or reduce costs.
Confer with engineering team, manufacturing team, and other personnel to define assembly, test, and operating procedures.
Participate in the investigation of system malfunctions or anomalies, identify root cause and corrective actions, and provide technical information to justify conclusions.
Oversee and/or conduct assembly, test, integration, operation, maintenance, and repair of products to ensure they are performing to specifications.
Assist with development, coordination, and monitoring of all aspects of production including procurement, selection of manufacturing methods, design and fabrication of tooling and fixturing, and review of functional test procedures and testing methods.
Supplement receiving/inspection of engineered products.
Present technical information in report format.
Contribute to design reviews and proposal content.
Enable other engineers by delegating tasks and providing oversight
What You'll Work On
Spacecraft deployable mechanisms
Satellite antenna systems
Solar array deployment systems
Electromechanical assemblies
Prototype development and testing
Hardware integration and environmental testing
Cross-functional project teams from concept through delivery
Skills and Requirements:
B.S. in mechanical engineering/related field with 4+ years of experience;
master’s and PhD degree(s) in related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience per degree.
Familiar with space-industry standards for moving mechanical assemblies, material properties, design factors of safety, and product verification.
Experience designing mechanisms, moving assemblies, deployable structures, actuators, hinges, springs, motor-driven systems, or similar precision mechanical hardware.
Experience with aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
Proficient with drafting practices and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Adept at mechanical engineering design using applicable CAD software.
Capable of performing appropriate engineering analyses.
Effective at communication including technical writing and oral presentations.
Understanding of project management practices, including cost implications, program schedule, scope of deliverables, and overall quality of the end product.
Team oriented.
Quality focused.
Effective at time management
Additional Job Application Terms
This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.
We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.
Worksite address
broomfield, CO, 80020, US
Who can apply
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