Principal Mechanical Engineer (Solar Arrays) Verified today
The Role
As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead design and analysis efforts for multiple programs and complex design activities, potentially serving as a Responsible Engineer. You will manage all aspects of system and component design, development, and integration across deployable space structures and solar array technologies.
Your responsibilities include:
- Lead design and analysis efforts for multiple programs and complex design activities
- Conduct trade studies, develop system architectures, and define design layouts
- Perform system testing, verification, and troubleshooting
- Analyze and interpret test and simulation data to inform design decisions
- Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports
- Represent the organization as prime technical contact on contracts and projects
- Mentor junior engineers on technical and professional development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system design refinement
- Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent work experience, or Master's degree plus 10 years experience)
- 12+ years related mechanical engineering experience
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical engineering technical standards, principles, theories, and concepts
- Ability to solve unusually complex technical problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
- Ability to work under consultative direction toward long-range goals
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years experience in deployable space structures design and analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in system-level architecture development for spacecraft subsystems
- Experience with structural performance modeling of deployable mechanisms
- Experience leading trade studies and architecture selection processes
- Proven ability to manage complex technical projects from concept to prototype
- Knowledge of environmental testing protocols for space hardware development and qualification
- Experience with spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (EPS) and solar array technologies, including power generation, distribution, and management systems
- Proven track record in high-volume manufacturing with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
Compensation
Pay range: $167,096-$229,757 annually. Actual base compensation determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; and additional benefits.