CesiumAstro · 2 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer II
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
9+ years expCesiumAstro is a developer of innovative communication systems for aerospace applications. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer II to be responsible for the mechanical design of products throughout the development process, including concept design, detailed design, and testing.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the mechanical design of Cesium products through all phases of the development process
Mechanical designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products
Thermal management design
Precision machining principles
Thermal simulation and analysis
Shock and vibration simulation and analysis
Electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Finite element analysis (FEA)
Cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs
Present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team
Participate in proposal-writing efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
11 years of industry experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics, or 9 years of experience with a Master's degree
Expertise in aerospace industry design, development, and qualification
Expert-level proficiency with electronics assemblies and experience working closely with electrical engineers
Expert-level proficiency with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Solidworks Simulation
Experience with CNC manufacturing
Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Company stock options
Health
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life
Disability
Retirement plans
Company
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$655.24MKey Investors
Trousdale VenturesExport-Import Bank of the United StatesAirbus Ventures,Forever Ventures
2026-02-02Series C· $270M
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
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