Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft)

Job Title: Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer Location: Los Angeles Employment Type: Salaried direct employee with full benefits Industry: Spacecraft Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 Schedule: M-F About the Opportunity We are seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join our spacecraft team. This is a full-time, in office role for an experienced professional with a proven track record of hands‑on work across multiple areas of spacecraft mechanical engineering. In this role, you will execute the design, development, assembly, and integration, and testing of structural assemblies and systems for our spacecraft builds. What You'll Do Execute the mechanical design and development team for primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection. Design parts for manufacturing, incorporating Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices. Develop CAD models and engineering drawings, and complete part inspections of received parts for accuracy. Execute spacecraft mechanical assembly integration and testing, including MGSE design, torquing and staking bolts, performing interference and fit checks, and maintaining cleanroom organization. Develop mechanical assembly procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft subsystems. Own hardware through the entire project lifecycle, including part reception, inspection, integration, to spacecraft bus packing, shipping, and testing. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Document design processes, test results, and system performance. Provide technical mechanical engineering guidance to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. 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 What You'll Bring BSME or Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, or similar field. Min 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, that includes hands‑on assembly and integration of space flight hardware, and demonstrated expertise in structural design, harness routing, and systems‑level mechanical engineering. Min 2 years of experience designing primary and secondary spacecraft structural elements. Min 3 years with NX, Solidworks, CREO, Catia, etc. Min 3 years of GD&T. Min 2 years of experience specifying and analyzing fastener torque values and material finishes (e.g. anodizing). Experience with the NASA GEVS standard. What Sets You Apart Experience with spacecraft AI&T in clean room environments and adhering to ESD protocols. Proficiency with finite element method analysis packages such as Simcenter, Abaqus, Altair/Optistruct, etc. Experience with the design, specification, and testing of spacecraft deployable systems and mechanisms. Experience executing and leading spacecraft vibration test campaigns. Additional Information After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aleron