Mechanism Engineer at Overview Energy

Mechanism EngineerOverview Energy is turning uninterrupted sunlight in space into directable energy on Earth. From our homebase in Virginia were building satellites that will deliver energy from orbit to the grid and make solar a reliable 24/7 resource. The RoleOverview Energys Mechanism Engineer leads the design development qualification and inorbit performance of spacecraft mechanisms supporting deployable and articulating structures including solar arrays antennas booms and other moving subsystems. This role combines structural and mechanical design tribology dynamics and handson test and integration work to deliver reliable lightweight and faulttolerant mechanisms for launch and space environments. The ideal candidate has experience with spacerated mechanisms such as hinges latches holddown and release systems actuators and rotary drive assemblies and can own mechanism concepts from requirements definition through flight support. Responsibilities:Architect design and analyze spacecraft mechanisms (such as deployment hinges holddown and release mechanisms latching systems) from concept through detailed design.Develop kinematic and dynamic models of mechanisms to evaluate clearances range of motion loads friction backlash and deployment margins under launch and onorbit conditions.Generate detailed design specifications interface control documents (ICDs) and technical documentation for mechanism assemblies including structural hardware bearings lubricants fasteners and actuators using CAD and industrystandard analysis tools.Define plan and execute qualification and acceptance test campaigns for mechanisms and subassemblies including vibration shock thermal vacuum life cycling deployment and functional testing.Work with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure designformanufacturability process control and traceability of spacequalified mechanical components lubricants and materials.Support spacecraft integration and test (I&T) including installation of mechanisms deployment and functional checkouts anomaly troubleshooting and test data review.Participate in failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) hazard analyses and reliability assessments for mechanisms and drive design improvements based on test and flight experience.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field with a focus on mechanical design or structures.5 years of experience in spacecraft mechanisms deployable space structures precision electromechanical hardware or closely related flight mechanical systems.Strong proficiency with CAD and mechanical analysis tools (e.g. finite element analysis kinematic/dynamic modeling) for mechanism and structural design.Demonstrated experience with environmental and qualification testing relevant to flight hardware (e.g. vibration shock thermal vacuum life cycle deployment) including test planning execution support and data review.Understanding of materials and tribology for space mechanisms including selection of lubricants coatings and bearings suitable for vacuum and thermal extremes.U.S. citizenship and ability to work with ITARcontrolled technical data and hardware as required by program and regulatory constraints.Nice-to-have experience: Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on structures mechanisms or space systems.Handson experience with design and qualification of deployment mechanisms rotary drive mechanisms or precision pointing mechanisms for spaceflight programs.Familiarity with space qualification and reliability standards (e.g. NASA ECSS MIL standards) applicable to mechanical and structural hardware.Experience with nonpyrotechnic release devices stepper or brushless DC motordriven mechanisms and associated control electronics interfaces.Prior involvement in onorbit deployment or mechanism anomaly resolution on operational spacecraft.Benefits:The health and safety of our employees and their families comes addition to competitive salary and equity we offer medical dental vision disability and life insurance coverage a health and wellness stipend 6 weeks of paid time off parental leave and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.ITAR Requirements:To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Equal Opportunity Employer:Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Overview Energy is based on merit competence and qualifications and is not influenced by race color religion gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact our Human Resources team at Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply for jobs only if they meet all listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they can succeed in this role to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Key Skills ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1