Mechanical Simulation Engineer
Space Kinetic(19 days ago)
About this role
The Mechanical Simulation Engineer will design, refine, and analyze prototypes of Space Kinetic's core electromechanical deployment system to support a flight demonstration within two years. The role involves finalizing CAD designs, reducing mass while increasing stiffness, preparing prototypes for environmental and zero-g testing, and iterating designs based on test data in a cleared, mission-focused startup.
Required Skills
- CAD
- CAE
- Finite Element
- Vibration Analysis
- Mechanical Design
- Tolerancing
- Prototyping
- Structural Analysis
- Testing
- Mass Properties
+2 more
Qualifications
- BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- MS or PhD (preferred)
- Government Security Clearance (ability to obtain)
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (ITAR eligibility)
About Space Kinetic
spacekinetic.comSpace Kinetic is an aerospace engineering firm focused on developing compact kinetic systems and subsystems for small satellites and cubesats. They design and manufacture flight-ready hardware such as reaction wheels, momentum management modules, and deployable mechanisms, alongside rapid-prototyping and environmental testing services. Space Kinetic works with satellite operators, universities, and research organizations to accelerate mission development through modular, reliability‑driven solutions and hands‑on integration support.