Spacecraft Mechanical Integration Engineer

Spacecraft Mechanical Integration EngineerOur client is an innovative aerospace organization developing advanced spacecraft for demanding missions. As the team expands its flight hardware capabilities, they are seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Integration Engineer who can move comfortably between detailed mechanical design and hands-on spacecraft assembly. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of flight hardware, solve challenging vehicle-level integration problems, and see your engineering work progress from CAD and incoming inspection through assembly, test, and delivery.This Role Offers:Direct involvement with space-flight hardware throughout the spacecraft build lifecycle.Significant ownership of mechanical systems, structural interfaces, vehicle packaging, and integration activities.Close collaboration with multidisciplinary spacecraft engineering teams.Exposure to complex aerospace design, manufacturing, assembly, verification, and test challenges.A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-supported medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, a 401(k) matching option, paid time away, family leave, holiday pay, and additional employee benefits.Focus:Design and release spacecraft structures, mechanical assemblies, and supporting hardware, translating vehicle requirements into manufacturable components, drawings, tolerances, materials, and finishes.Assemble and integrate space-flight hardware using disciplined mechanical practices, including controlled fastening, fit verification, hardware closeout, and other hands-on integration activities.Develop assembly instructions, mechanical work plans, tooling, and ground support solutions that enable safe and repeatable spacecraft integration and testing.Inspect incoming components and verify that mechanical hardware meets engineering requirements before assigned hardware throughout the build lifecycle, including receiving, inspection, vehicle integration, test preparation, packing, and shipment.Partner with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to resolve structural interfaces, harness routing constraints, packaging conflicts, and integration risks.Maintain accurate engineering and build documentation covering inspections, design decisions, test observations, hardware configuration, and integration activities.Apply cleanroom, ESD, aerospace workmanship, and spacecraft environmental requirements throughout hardware assembly, integration, and test activities.Skill Set:5 or more years of core mechanical engineering experience within aerospace or a closely related technical field. Candidates with less than five years of applicable experience will not meet the minimum requirement.Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.Proven hands-on experience assembling and integrating space-flight hardware, coupled with strong structural design and systems-level mechanical engineering capabilities.Demonstrated experience addressing spacecraft packaging and physical integration challenges, including harness routing and multidisciplinary hardware interfaces.Proficiency with mechanical CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, NX, or comparable tools, along with practical knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and design for manufacturing.Experience with hardware inspection, mechanical joints, fastener torque requirements, and material finishes such as anodizing.Familiarity with NASA GEVS or comparable spacecraft environmental verification requirements, plus experience working with flight hardware under cleanroom and ESD controls.Strong mechanical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to independently own hardware and engineering tasks through completion.About Blue Signal:Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services.