9 lead engineer structural jobs found

Job Description The Senior Thermal-Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in our team, leading the development and integration of aerospace and space communications equipment. With a primary focus on RF communications, this role involves designing thermal-mechanical solutions for high-performance electronics, including SpaceVPX/VITA-based systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in thermal management, structural analysis, and environmental qualification, ensuring our equipment meets the demanding requirements of aerospace and space environments. Responsibilities Lead thermal-mechanical architecture and detailed design for aerospace communications equipment, with a focus on RF systems. Design thermal management solutions for high-power RF amplifiers, processors, and other high-density electronics. Develop mechanical packaging and thermal solutions for SpaceVPX and VNX-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Perform...

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built...

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join Xona's propulsion team in Burlingame. In this role, you will serve as the primary mechanical architect and design owner for advanced satellite propulsion hardware. You will drive core mechanical and thermal design from early architecture concepts through prototype stage iteration, qualification testing, and transition to high-rate flight production. This is a high ownership, hands-on role where you will drive full-system CAD development, detailed FEA, thermal-structural joint optimization, and rapid laboratory test execution. You will work directly with others across...

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers specializing in 3D electronics packaging, thermal system design, and hardware build and test. Responsibilities of a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer candidate will include: Package complex power converters, energy storage systems, and PLC systems Build and test complex power converters, energy storage systems, and PLC systems Design thermal management systems for power electronics Perform structural analysis for components, support structures, and ruggedized enclosures under harsh environmental conditions and shock and vibration Use FEA, CFD, and hand calculations for thermal and structural analysis Create, review, and issue prototype and production level drawings IAW GD&T standards Source vendors and communicate for quoting and procurement of custom parts Prepare and perform technical presentations and design reviews for customers Create and maintain process and build...

About the Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve people's lives. About the Role We are seeking a lead thermal simulation engineer to help accelerate the design and development of next-generation robotic systems through modeling, simulation, and analysis. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and robotics engineers to evaluate designs before hardware is built, identify risks early, and guide critical architecture decisions. This role spans structural and thermal analysis and design across robotic subsystems including actuators, mechanisms, structures, electronics, and integrated systems. You will...

Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape for the AI era with our groundbreaking P3 system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand. Founded in 2023 and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sam Altman, and Felicis, we're committed to providing clean, modular, and scalable power that meets the rapidly growing demands of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to make sustainable renewable energy always available and almost free, enabling technological advancement while protecting our planet. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural design to join our growing team. In this role, you will engage in the structural design and analysis of our renewable energy systems, ensuring structural integrity, durability, and performance in diverse environmental conditions. This position is based in Austin, TX, but an alternate of Miami, FL is possible for the right candidate. If selected, relocation...

Job Description As part of Nokia's Advanced Packaging R&D team, you will be responsible for the mechanical development of next generation, high performance electro-optic modules. You will be responsible for the integration of Silicon Photonics based Coherent optical transceivers within Nokia's Photonic Service Engines, from inception stage to New Product Introduction. Responsibilities Lead Package Design and Architecture in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure package requirements are met. Innovate designs, applying Design for Manufacturing principles and with an eye towards production volumes and cost targets. Drive key technology development to enable next generation product design. Perform FEA structural analysis, including linear, nonlinear and dynamic studies using software. Perform thermal analysis, and coupled-physics involving thermal-structural, thermal-mechanical stress and thermo-electric analyses. Own and maintain...

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration. We are looking for a Senior Gear Design Engineer to own gear and transmission design for our humanoid robot's hands - some of the most power-dense, space-constrained actuators in the world. You will take gear trains from first-principles sizing through validation and into mass manufacturing, defining how our robot grasps and manipulates the world. Responsibilities: Own gear design end-to-end: system-level sizing, macro and micro geometry definition, rating and life analysis, prototyping, validation, and ramp to mass production. Perform gear sizing, contact/bending stress analysis, and micro-geometry optimization (profile and lead...

Overview The Engineer Staff, Mechanical Engineer is a highly experienced technical leader responsible for the design, development, and documentation of complex mechanical components, products, and systems. Operating with broad latitude and minimal supervision, this role drives innovative engineering solutions, provides technical direction throughout the product development lifecycle, and serves as a mentor to engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and advancing organizational capabilities. This position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ. Responsibilities Develops and oversees highly detailed electro-mechanical designs, layout, testing, and evaluation of audio products and systems utilizing sound mechanical design fundamentals that meet Company standards. Creates fully defined 3D models and associated 2D documentation using CAD software (Siemens NX). Validates designs by testing and utilizing various techniques including tolerance...