HawkEye 360 is a commercial company capable of detecting, geolocating, and characterizing various RF signals using its satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Backed by Purple Arch Ventures.
About the role
HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (internships and university projects count)
- Proficiency with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Understanding of electronics lab environments, including ESD mitigation and cleanroom protocols
- Strong analytical skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work onsite and hands-on with spacecraft hardware while following strict ESD and cleanroom protocols
More about this role
HawkEye 360 is currently seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join the Space Team. The Space Team’s mission is to design, build, and test small commercial satellites that provide revolutionary RF geospatial analytics.
As part of this team, you will contribute to the mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing of our spacecraft and payloads. Your work will span spacecraft systems design, test development, unit and spacecraft-level testing, and launch campaigns. We're looking for a detail-oriented engineer who is creative, collaborative, and passionate about developing innovative space technology.
This role is onsite in our Herndon office.
- Support mechanical hardware design and modifications, including part and assembly drawings for spacecraft and ground support equipment (GSE)
- Create spacecraft mechanical assembly and test procedures
- Perform engineering calculations for thermal and structural (static and dynamic) analysis
- Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware at all development stages from unit testing through final spacecraft assembly
- Support structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components
- Execute assembly and...
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