About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Mechanical Development & Test Engineer I to support the design, build, and execution of internal test capabilities for satellite components and systems. You will help prepare and run qualification and acceptance test campaigns for hardware such as avionics boxes, mechanisms, and fully integrated spacecraft in stressing environments.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in preparation and execution of qualification and acceptance test campaigns.
• Support development and maintenance of test infrastructure and equipment.
• Perform hands-on assembly/disassembly of test setups, including instrumentation and data-acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure test setups meet design and safety requirements.
• Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing under senior guidance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during test operations.

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Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 0+ years of relevant experience (internship experience acceptable).
• Familiarity with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and testing principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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Preferred (nice-to-have) skills

• Experience with data-acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis.
• Hands-on mechanical assembly or prototyping experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation (base + equity): $89,350—$125,325 USD.
• Base salary range: $82,400—$113,300 USD.
• Equity grants, employee stock purchase program, medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP with HSA contribution), dental, vision, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability & life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and additional onsite/employee perks where available.

(Compensation shown above comes from the source posting and will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on experience and other factors.)

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Work environment & physical requirements

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

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Important legal & security notes

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (including ITAR), candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. This is a legal compliance requirement for certain roles involving controlled technologies.
• Confidential Client provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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