Lead Mechanical Engineering

Role Type:

Full-time

Location:
California

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of the commercial enterprise users and government users. We will help fill an important gap in the market, providing resilient, high-performance satellite-based connectivity services to enterprise and government customers worldwide. Business customers have contracts with agreed-upon performance standards for their broadband, and Logos will build these capabilities into the system from the beginning. Speed and reliability are the foundation of the system. Logos is designed to extend cloud and data center network connectivity anywhere in the world to fixed, seaborne, and airborne terminals.

Logos is led by a team of highly experienced engineers with proven track records in the networking and satellite industries.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The mechanical engineering team at Logos Space work on the design, development, flight validation, assembly, integration, test, and inflight success of the logos fleet of spacecraft. Mechanical engineering is responsible for ensuring the success of our network via structural analysis, thermal analysis, and test. The development of suitable facilities and the required ground support equipment also falls within the purview of the ME team. Mechanical engineers will support bus, payload, and ground infrastructure activities from the idea stage to flight.

You should be prepared to work and thrive in a fast moving environment where you are comfortable taking vague design ideas and turning them into tangible hardware ready for test and flight. We are seeking engineers who love to solve hard problems!

  • Talent , Ops, and Tech - Responsible for all three aspects
  • Responsible for the overall mechanical design of the Logos Spacecraft using DFM, first principles, and rapid iteration
  • Responsible for the mechanical validation of the Logos spacecraft via analysis and test
  • Responsible for mechanical support equipment needed for the assembly, integration, and test of the Logos Spacecraft
  • Own product delivery timeline through conception and all phases of design and development
  • Release of technical drawings and reports in support of the Logos spacecraft design and validation
  • This role will lead a team of mechanical designers and analyst working to ensure mission success of the Logos satellite constellation 

Basic Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with relevant mechanical design and analysis work experience

Experience:

  • A minimum of 10 years experience in mechanical design and analysis
  • Professional experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • Understanding and knowledge of the application of GD&T best practices 
  • Hands on hardware experience (assembly, integration, and test) in either professional or academic settings
  • Proven track record of working with aerospace hardware systems through the entire product life cycle. Starting from conceptual designs and trade-offs through detailed design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, deployment, and operations in a team setting.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills - We are looking for leader

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with relevant mechanical design and analysis work experience
  • 3+ years experience with a multiphysics simulation package such as NASTRAN and Ansys
  • Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of thermal analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
  • Ability and willingness to attain a Top Secret Clearance

To apply, please submit your resume or CV to careers@logosspace.com with the name of the job title in the subject line. 

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Logos Space Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and diverse perspectives among employees. We seek to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. Offers will be contingent on the candidate's ability to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

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