Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Manager Lead & Hands-On

OrbitFab, based in Lafayette, Colorado, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical team from concept to flight-ready hardware. The role balances leadership (50–75%) with hands-on design (25–50%), managing multiple concurrent projects with strong technical oversight. You will guide process development, review architectures, and ensure compliance with space-grade requirements while mentoring engineers and delivering timely results in a fast-paced startup setting.