Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Structures)
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Greater Seattle Area
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 17, 2026
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- This is a high-ownership role within a collaborative engineering team where you'll work across multiple subsystems and take designs from concept through flight.
- The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving hard problems, and brings a strong foundation in structural or mechanical design- particularly in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
- Lead the design and integration of mechanical or structural hardware across key vehicle systems
- Own flight-critical components through full lifecycle: requirements, design, analysis, build, test, and integration
- Contribute to load paths, material selection, structural interfaces, and design-for-manufacture decisions
- Work closely with test and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and validate performance
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-standards, delivery-focused culture ✅ What You Bring:
- Strong CAD proficiency (NX preferred) and familiarity with FEA or structural analysis tools
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Enthusiasm for early-stage programs and building things that fly This role is on-site in the greater Seattle area.
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- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-standards, delivery-focused culture ✅ What You Bring:
- 6+ years in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering roles (spaceflight experience strongly preferred)
- Strong CAD proficiency (NX preferred) and familiarity with FEA or structural analysis tools
- Experience with design of composite and/or metallic flight hardware
- Hands-on involvement in taking hardware through manufacturing and test
- Systems mindset and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving team
- Enthusiasm for early-stage programs and building things that fly This role is on-site in the greater Seattle area.
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- (Not required) – 6+ years in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering roles (spaceflight experience strongly preferred)
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Structures) - Advanced Space Systems A well-funded and rapidly growing space company is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical or Structures Engineer to help design, build, and deliver complex aerospace hardware with real mission impact. This is a high-ownership role within a collaborative engineering team where you'll work across multiple subsystems and take designs from concept through flight. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving hard problems, and brings a strong foundation in structural or mechanical design- particularly in fast-paced, iterative development environments. If you’ve been looking for a place where your designs turn into flight hardware fast, and your voice shapes the product from day one, this is that kind of opportunity. 🛠 What You’ll Do:
Lead the design and integration of mechanical or structural hardware across key vehicle systems
Own flight-critical components through full lifecycle: requirements, design, analysis, build, test, and integration
Contribute to load paths, material selection, structural interfaces, and design-for-manufacture decisions
Work closely with test and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and validate performance
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-standards, delivery-focused culture ✅ What You Bring:
6+ years in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering roles (spaceflight experience strongly preferred)
Strong CAD proficiency (NX preferred) and familiarity with FEA or structural analysis tools
Experience with design of composite and/or metallic flight hardware
Hands-on involvement in taking hardware through manufacturing and test
Systems mindset and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving team
Enthusiasm for early-stage programs and building things that fly This role is on-site in the greater Seattle area.
Lead the design and integration of mechanical or structural hardware across key vehicle systems
Own flight-critical components through full lifecycle: requirements, design, analysis, build, test, and integration
Contribute to load paths, material selection, structural interfaces, and design-for-manufacture decisions
Work closely with test and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and validate performance
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-standards, delivery-focused culture ✅ What You Bring:
6+ years in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering roles (spaceflight experience strongly preferred)
Strong CAD proficiency (NX preferred) and familiarity with FEA or structural analysis tools
Experience with design of composite and/or metallic flight hardware
Hands-on involvement in taking hardware through manufacturing and test
Systems mindset and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving team
Enthusiasm for early-stage programs and building things that fly This role is on-site in the greater Seattle area.