Rendezvous Robotics
Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer (Launch Restraint and Release 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 launch restraint and release systems for their innovative self-assembling spacecraft tiles. This role involves owning the entire lifecycle of these mechanisms, from concept to on-orbit operation, collaborating with various engineering disciplines and external suppliers. The position offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking technology pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
What you'll do
- Design and own launch restraint and release systems.
- Select and integrate non-explosive actuators and release devices.
- Develop deployment mechanisms and analyze structural behavior.
- Manage tile deployment from the stowed stack.
- Characterize shock environments and perform structural analysis.
- Create test plans and support hardware testing campaigns.
What they're looking for
- Spacecraft Mechanisms
- Launch Restraint Systems
- Release Mechanisms
- Structural FEA (Nastran/Femap, ANSYS, Abaqus)
- GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- CAD Software (Onshape, SolidWorks, NX, Creo)
- Preloaded Joint Design
- Vibration Testing
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (3 weeks)
- Paid holidays (10+)
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with designing and testing preloaded joints to NASA-STD-5020 or equivalent standards.
- Walk me through your process for performing structural analysis, including FEA, for spaceflight hardware.