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Head Of Mechanical Engineering
Lead the mechanical engineering team to design and launch innovative satellite hardware.
Golden, Colorado, United States
Expert
$165,500 - 224,000 USD / year
1 month ago
Loft Orbital
Making space missions more accessible through shared satellite infrastructure.
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✨ About The Role
- The Head of Mechanical Engineering will oversee all mechanical and thermal engineering activities at Loft Orbital.
- This role requires collaboration with product development and program execution teams to ensure successful space program outcomes.
- The position involves upholding and improving supporting processes and infrastructure within the mechanical engineering department.
- The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all hardware Loft puts into space meets high standards of design, analysis, manufacture, build, and testing.
- The role offers the opportunity to work on exciting challenges in the rapidly evolving field of space missions and satellite technology.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience as a mechanical engineer specifically in the space industry.
- A strong technical engineering background is essential, with hands-on experience in spacecraft design, analysis, and testing.
- The successful individual will be a pragmatic thinker capable of problem-solving in complex engineering scenarios.
- Leadership skills are crucial, as the role involves managing a team of approximately 10 direct reports.
- The candidate should possess end-to-end satellite program experience, having been involved from design through to launch of multiple programs.
- A passion for mentorship and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment will be key to success in this role.
Head Of Mechanical Engineering
Golden, Colorado, United States
$165,500 - 224,000 USD / year
Hardware
About Loft Orbital
Making space missions more accessible through shared satellite infrastructure.