LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Instrument Mechanical Engineer - Boulder, CO

Who We Are:

As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of Southwest Research Institute pushes the boundaries of space exploration, solar physics, and mission operations. Our experts lead groundbreaking research, develop cutting-edge instruments, and operate space missions that expand our understanding of the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

• Produce complex Mechanical Engineering designs and analysis in support of space instrument development, prototype development and proposal efforts.
• Experience in space instrument structures, optics, thermal, and or mechanism design.
• Produce mechanical designs using CAD software including layouts, drawings, bill of material development, mass properties management, integration and test plans, procedure development, verification and test plans.
• Perform mechanical analysis including structural analysis, mechanism analysis, and/or orbital thermal analysis.
• Lead and support Assembly Integration and Test activities including production paperwork, non-conformance management and disposition.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop complex mechanical designs for instruments, prototype development, and proposals including production of CAD models, drawings, and test procedures.
• Develop integration and test plans, analyze test data to verify instrument performance.
• Lead and advise on direct hands-on work with spaceflight optical instrument build, integration and testing.
• Provide mentoring, training and leadership to early career engineers.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering field degree field with directly related experience.
• 10 - 15+ years: Spaceflight instrument design and analysis. Proficient in one or more of the following: CREO, Solid Works, ANSYS, NASTRAN, and Thermal Desktop.
• 10 - 15+ years: Spaceflight component testing and verification.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.