MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

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Role Overview The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for mechanical design, CAD modeling, drafting, and hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of CubeSat structures and subsystems. This role bridges design and hardware realization, ensuring flight-ready mechanical systems through effective integration, documentation, and basic structural validation. The candidate will work closely with design, analysis, electronics, and testing teams to ensure mechanical integrity, compliance with CubeSat standards, and successful qualification for launch environments.

Key Responsibilities Develop detailed 3D CAD models and production-ready 2D engineering drawings for structural components including frames, PCB housings, brackets, panels, enclosures, and satellite structures. Prepare assembly drawings, exploded views, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Mechanical Interface Control Documents (M-ICDs). Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and international engineering drawing standards in fabrication documentation. Incorporate structural analysis (FEA) and thermal analysis feedback into iterative design revisions. Participate in mechanical assembly, precision alignment, and subsystem integration of CubeSat structures. Perform fit checks, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical interface verification. Support vibration, shock, and thermal qualification testing campaigns. Design and prepare test setups, MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment), fixtures, jigs, and handling tools. Coordinate with vendors for prototype fabrication, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing. Review fabricated components for dimensional accuracy, quality compliance, and manufacturing standards adherence. Apply understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 0–2 years of experience (Freshers with strong internships/projects in aerospace/mechanical design are encouraged to apply). Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor, ANSYS SpaceClaim, SolidWorks (or equivalent parametric CAD software). Strong understanding of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up principles. Ability to generate fabrication-ready 2D drawings and complete manufacturing documentation packages. Hands-on exposure to mechanical assembly, integration, and hardware validation. Basic knowledge of structural load paths, stress distribution, and simple FEA concepts. Understanding of thermal conduction, heat dissipation, and thermal management in mechanical systems. Knowledge of material selection, surface treatments, and space-compatible finishes. Strong technical documentation, reporting, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred / Bonus Skills Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal qualification testing standards. Exposure to CubeSat deployer specifications and launcher mechanical interface requirements. Experience in MGSE design, fixture design, or aerospace tooling development. Internship/project experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-precision mechanical systems.