Senior Mechanical Engineer, In-Space Manufacturing

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berthoud, Colorado

115,000 - 160,000 $ per year

Here is why you are going to love this role

As the U.S. team lead for In-Space Manufacturing (ISM), you will drive the next frontier of space manufacturing design and production techniques. From concept ideation to hands-on prototyping, ground testing, and in-orbit demonstration, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of space structures and hardware.
This role collaborates closely with Dcubed’s Munich-based ISM teams while focusing on expanding ISM products for the U.S. market. If you’re passionate about building breakthrough technologies and leading cutting-edge projects from design to spaceflight, this is your chance to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of US-based in-space manufacturing (ISM) technologies
Provide team leadership to a multidisciplinary technical team to design, build, test and fly ISM products and printer technologies
Utilize your experience in structures and mechanisms, mechatronics composites, and/or polymer extrusion to directly develop new designs as both an individual contributor and technical manager
Support solar array, antenna, and mission development teams by collaborating on interface and performance requirements and their subsequent verification
Manage interfaces between subsystems
Maintain technical budgets for the system
Prepare technical documentation and participate in stakeholders' meetings

Here is what you bring to the table

BS / MS / PhD degree in Engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, materials or a related subject)
8+ years of experience leading design and development of advanced structures and mechanisms, advanced manufacturing technologies, or related topics
Enthusiasm in being hands-on with rapid prototyping and flight hardware builds
Experience with spaceflight hardware and environments – you’ve designed and/or built hardware that’s been to space
Comfortable with performing back-of-the-napkin calculations and analyses to validate design concepts
CAD is your second language

Nice to Have Requirements:

Experience with structural analysis and test
Direct experience in design for additive manufacturing with an emphasis on extruded polymers and/or reinforced fibers
Test fixture design experience

Eligibility Requirements:

Onsite/Hybrid Required: This position is based at our Berthoud, Colorado facility
Due to federal regulations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants must be U.S. persons. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Interested?

If you are seeking an exciting new challenge in a growth-oriented role, apply today by providing your CV and if you like, your cover letter and examples of your work.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $115,000 – $160,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
Competitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
Flexible PTO and sick leave
Generous parental leave
Hybrid work flexibility when applicable
Opportunities to grow with a rapidly scaling aerospace company

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dcubed is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.

At-Will Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and Dcubed reserves the right to modify duties or responsibilities at its discretion. Employment is at-will.

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About us

Dcubed is a fast-growing NewSpace company headquartered in Germering/Munich which accelerates space exploration through durable and affordable space hardware. Our easy-to-use and readily available space mechanisms and subsystems (solar arrays, deployable structures) have flown over a dozen times to space and are used by many of the leading space companies in the world.
We are an inclusive workplace where all are welcome (f,m,x) and we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Darum wirst Du diesen Job lieben

Lead the development of US-based in-space manufacturing (ISM) technologies
Provide team leadership to a multidisciplinary technical team to design, build, test and fly ISM products and printer technologies
Utilize your experience in structures and mechanisms, mechatronics composites, and/or polymer extrusion to directly develop new designs as both an individual contributor and technical manager
Support solar array, antenna, and mission development teams by collaborating on interface and performance requirements and their subsequent verification
Manage interfaces between subsystems
Maintain technical budgets for the system
Prepare technical documentation and participate in stakeholders' meetings

Das bringst Du mit

BS / MS / PhD degree in Engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, materials or a related subject)
8+ years of experience leading design and development of advanced structures and mechanisms, advanced manufacturing technologies, or related topics
Enthusiasm in being hands-on with rapid prototyping and flight hardware builds
Experience with spaceflight hardware and environments – you’ve designed and/or built hardware that’s been to space
Comfortable with performing back-of-the-napkin calculations and analyses to validate design concepts
CAD is your second language

Nice to Have Requirements:

Experience with structural analysis and test
Direct experience in design for additive manufacturing with an emphasis on extruded polymers and/or reinforced fibers
Test fixture design experience

Eligibility Requirements:

Onsite/Hybrid Required: This position is based at our Berthoud, Colorado facility.
Due to federal regulations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants must be U.S. persons. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Interessiert?

If you are seeking an exciting new challenge in a growth-oriented role, apply today by providing your CV and if you like, your cover letter and examples of your work.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $115,000 – $160,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
Competitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
Flexible PTO and sick leave
Generous parental leave
Hybrid work flexibility when applicable
Opportunities to grow with a rapidly scaling aerospace company

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Über uns

Dcubed is a fast-growing NewSpace company headquartered in Munich, Germany with offices in Denver, CO, USA which accelerates space exploration through durable and affordable space hardware. Our easy-to-use and readily available space mechanisms and solar arrays have flown over 40 times to space and are used by many of the leading space companies in the world. We are an inclusive workplace where all are welcome (f,m,x) and we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

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