Rendezvous Robotics
Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer (Docking, Capture, and Mating Systems)
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $110k–$170k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Golden, Colorado
- 4+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Rendezvous Robotics is seeking a skilled Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer to design, analyze, and test docking, capture, and mating systems for their innovative self-assembling satellites. This role involves owning the entire lifecycle of these critical components, from initial concept to on-orbit operation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a strong background in spacecraft mechanisms and a passion for building cutting-edge space technology.
What you'll do
- Design and own docking latch systems, focusing on capture and structural performance.
- Manage the mating electrical interface design and its reliability.
- Define and allocate tolerance budgets for mechanical interfaces.
- Perform structural analysis (modal, quasi-static, vibration).
- Develop and execute test plans for life, wear, and environmental testing.
- Engage with suppliers and manage fabrication processes.
What they're looking for
- Mechanism Design
- Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
- FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
- CAD Software (Onshape, SolidWorks, NX, Creo)
- GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Spaceflight Materials
- Vacuum Tribology
- Python/MATLAB
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing mechanisms for repeated contact and cyclic operation.
- Walk me through your process for performing tolerance stack-up analysis and allocating tolerances.