Principal spacecraft mechanical engineer

job summary:
Our client, a leader in the aerospace industry, is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and/or thermal design/analysis for spacecraft systems. A relevant master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

location: ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Advanced Structural Analysis: Conducted comprehensive static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue assessments to guarantee spacecraft component integrity and performance.

• Mechanical Systems Leadership: Led the end-to-end design and integration of mechanical subsystems, ensuring seamless compatibility with broader mission requirements.

• Requirements & Validation: Translated complex mission needs into engineering specs, validating designs through a rigorous combination of analysis and physical testing.

• Material & Test Oversight: Optimized material selection for weight and durability while managing critical environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and thermal cycles.

• Documentation & Mentorship: Authored high-level technical documentation (ICDs, reports) and provided strategic technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching,stock options.

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Professional Engineer
• Mechanical
  
  
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  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.