Space Kinetic
CAD Design Engineer
About this role
Space Kinetic seeks a CAD Design Engineer to design and refine prototypes for innovative space technology, focusing on mechanical design optimization, weight reduction, and preparation for rigorous testing environments. This startup role demands high ownership and urgency to achieve a flight-ready system within two years.
What you'll do
- Finalize prototype CAD design with detailed tolerancing and 2D drawings for manufacturing
- Optimize prototype weight by 30% while increasing stiffness and rigidity
- Design and refine mechanisms to minimize vibration and incorporate latest advancements
- Adapt designs for air bearing, zero-gravity, and thermal vacuum chamber testing
- Conduct mechanical redesigns for manufacturing suitability with attention to plating tolerances
- Analyze test data and drive design iterations toward flight-ready configuration
What they're looking for
- SolidWorks CAD
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Space mechanism design
- Mechanical design and analysis
- Structural optimization
- Vibration analysis and reduction
- Manufacturing design considerations
- Test data interpretation
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Space Kinetic
Space Kinetic builds innovative space technology and satellite systems, developing hardware and software for advanced space operations. The company is hiring electrical engineers, flight software engineers, test engineers, machinists, and leadership roles to design, prototype, and validate flight-ready aerospace systems.
View all jobs at Space KineticLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience with space mechanism design and how you've applied it to previous projects.
- How have you approached weight reduction challenges in mechanical designs while maintaining structural integrity?