Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Docking Systems)

Acara Solutions with over 65 years of experience providing engineering talent to aerospace and space industries, is helping our cryogenic space systems client find a Mechanical Engineer to initially help them on a spacecraft docking project. This is a salaried direct onsite position in Rockledge, FL (Cape Canaveral). Ideal salary max target of $160K.

Must have requirements to be considered:

* Spacecraft docking systems experience

* Current experience with FEA tools including NASTRAN and ANSYS

* Robotics experience

* Spacecraft mechanical systems experience

* Standards knowledge of Spacecraft Loading & Design Analysis, NASA STD 5002 and ECSS‐E‐HB‐32‐26

Here's what you'd do:

• The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and activating spacecraft mechanical systems, including umbilical, deployment, and robotics, payload attachment mechanisms, docking systems, fluid and pneumatic disconnects to support the client's goal of providing terrestrial and orbital refuelling solutions.
• Design and analyze mechanical components for satellite systems and subsystems.
• Incorporate additive-manufactured parts into structural design.
• Generate 3D engineering models and associated 2D drawings.
• Perform and evaluate Finite Element Analysis of components and assemblies, including stress, vibration, thermal expansion, and modal modeling, using commercial FEA software packages.
• Write system requirements, interface control, and other design documents.
• Write analysis reports documenting mechanical analysis performed, incorporating industry standards.
• Write test plans for system testing to meet mechanical/environmental standards.
• Interface with fluids, software, electrical engineering teams, customers, and vendors.
• Work independently as well as part of a team and manage key supplier relationships.
• Manage your time, workflow, and deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, Simple IRA with a company match of up to 3%, PTO and 8 company-paid holidays.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in solid modeling (SolidWorks), drawing generation, CAD packages, and FEA NASTRAN and ANSYS tools
• Minimum 5 years of experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in spacecraft operations and related ground systems .
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Standards of Spacecraft Loading & Design Analysis , NASA STD 5002 and ECSS‐E‐HB‐32‐26.

Preferred Skills:

• NASA Space Station docking experience
• Magnetic steering docking system experience
• Experience with cryogenic systems.
• Experience with fluid components such as valves, disconnects, and umbilicals.
• Ability to evaluate test data and present in a clear and impactful manner to various audiences.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.