Northwood Space
Mechanical Design Engineer
Torrance, CA$95k–$129kfulltimemidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
Northwood Space seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop structures, mechanisms, and tooling for satellite ground station antennas that will be deployed globally. You'll collaborate across disciplines to design high-performance RF systems from concept through production while ensuring manufacturability and reliability.
What you'll do
- Design structures, mechanisms, and environmental systems for satellite ground stations with focus on performance and manufacturability
- Develop RF waveguide filtering and feed structures for high-performance antennas
- Create fabrication and assembly tooling, test fixtures, and weldments
- Partner with RF, electrical, and manufacturing teams to integrate designs and meet system requirements
- Ensure compliance with industry standards for mechanical, thermal, and environmental design
- Participate in design reviews and validate design objectives
What they're looking for
- Mechanical design principles and structural analysis
- Thermal management and materials selection
- Design for manufacturability
- Siemens NX (3D modeling and drafting)
- ANSYS or similar simulation tools
- Weldment and tooling design
- Basic RF systems understanding
- Environmental and reliability testing knowledge
Benefits
- Equity and stock options
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible time off policy
- 10+ paid holidays annually
- Retirement benefits
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