Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

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Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 40211

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80

The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop space-based optomechanical systems and/or mechanical support equipment with interfaces to precision composite structures for spacecraft payloads.

• Responsible for completing optomechanical performance, manufacturing, and reliability assessments, mechanical assembly definitions, and technical specifications with supporting trade studies.

• Documentation of recommendations for presentation, review, and approval.

• Develop design concepts

• Support drawing creation, assign and evaluate tolerances, and drive drawing releases.

• Participate in cross-functional teams of engineers and designers to accomplish assignments.

• Investigate solutions to product or process problems.

• Oversight of suppliers, including technical oversight and mechanical ICD/specification development

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

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