Space Dynamics Laboratory · 2 days ago
Entry-Level Mechanical Designer
North Logan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$44K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a qualified Mechanical Designer to design and generate drawings for flight hardware and ground support equipment for their Civil & Commercial Space Division. The selected candidate will be involved in manufacturing coordination, assembly, and hardware testing.
Non Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborates with cross-functional teams and uses CAD software (NX) to produce 3D models of flight hardware and ground support equipment
Produces part fabrication and assembly drawings
Plans and executes hardware assembly, including generating assembly plans, kitting hardware, supporting assembly activities, and documenting builds in accordance with SDL’s quality management system
Performs laboratory prototyping, assembling, and testing
Performs detailed tolerance analysis
Communicates effectively through written reports and presentations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
2-10 years of professional mechanical design experience with a high school diploma or equivalent, or 2-5 years of professional mechanical design experience with a bachelor's degree
Strong proficiency in CAD design and drafting
Proficiency with GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
Understanding of industry specifications, fabrication techniques, and processes
Ability to communicate clearly with personnel of varying technical and professional backgrounds, including the preparation of presentation materials
Ability to generate, plan, schedule, and coordinate fabrication of materials, parts, and assemblies through the fabrication cycle according to due dates to meet contractual requirements and program goals
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field
Proficiency with NX and Solid Edge design software
Experience with product lifecycle management software (e.g., Teamcenter or SolidWorks PDM)
Experience designing for space environment
Experience with mechanisms and kinematics
Experience with composite materials
Experience designing optical systems
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Company
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is served as a nonprofit unit of the utah state university research foundation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Partridge
C4ISR Systems Division Director
Jed Hancock
President
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