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Senior Mechanical Engineer, In-Space Manufacturing

Dcubed
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025
💰 $160,000/yr($115,000/yr$160,000/yr)

About the role

Darum wirst Du diesen Job lieben

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

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

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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