Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will design and build satellites and mechanisms. You will work across the full development lifecycle from early concept and detailed design through analysis, fabrication, integration, and testing.

What you will do

• Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines
• Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems
• Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support our rapid pace of design iteration
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience
• Experience with 3D CAD software
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Spacecraft design experience
• Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

Nice to have

• SolidWorks preferred
• Hands-on experience working on teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
• Experience working on aluminum and composite materials
• Familiarity with welded structures and fluid systems
• Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
• Creative problem solver that can collaborate with multiple disciplines to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
• Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Benefits

• Equity in Turion Space
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
• Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption
• No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses
• Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

About the company

Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy by building vertically integrated hardware and software. They build space vehicles and a software suite covering simulation, modeling, planning, and operations.