Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer on the Payload Hardware team Xona, you’ll take ownership of mechanical hardware for RF systems from design through manufacturing, assembly, integration and test From spacecraft payload electronics to antennas to MGSE (mechanical ground support equipment), your work will ensure the end-to-end RF broadcast system delivers Xona’s high-accuracy and high-precision PNT service This is a high-ownership, fast-moving role with significant responsibility for delivering hardware on schedule, writing clear documentation, and supporting hands‑on test operations BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace EngineeringKnowledge of manufacturing methods and design trade-offsExperience owning CAD designs and generating manufacturing drawings for machined and additive manufacturing parts as well as cablesExperience performing mechanical design of complex electronics enclosuresExcellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑team collaborative environmentDemonstrated fundamentals with mechanical and thermal analytic abilitiesKnowledge of design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM)Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDMEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve project goalsDemonstrated ownership of flight hardware from clean sheet through flight and production handoffKnowledge of material trades for the launch and space environmentWilling and able to travel to support off‑site testing events as neededExperience managing configuration of top‑level assemblies in CAD and create and maintaining bills of material for assemblies to transfer to productionExperience with schedule and integration requirements while working together with the Assembly, Integration, and Test team to enable a smooth build processSelf‑starter attitude and proactive in seeing projects from design through implementationCandidates must be comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment alongside other disciplines, anticipating next steps, and driving projects forward without constant direction1-4 years of aerospace mechanical design experienceHands‑on hardware build and test experience for space systemsExperience with procedures that govern how CAD interacts with PLMExperience supporting vibration and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing #J-18808-Ljbffr