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The candidate must have a demonstrated capability to apply advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. The ideal candidate must have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on time.\nKapta Space recognizes that strong candidates come from diverse backgrounds; if you bring relevant experience and the capacity to grow into this role, we encourage you to apply. The position may be structured at a junior or senior level based on the selected candidate’s strengths, with salary and benefits adjusted accordingly.\nYou are the Right Fit for this Role at Kapta Space if:\nYou can work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to develop rugged printed circuit board systems, avionics enclosures, RF systems, power systems, and mounting solutions for use in harsh environments such as Low Earth Orbit.\nYou take “Responsible Engineer” ownership of successful delivery of hardware from requirements definition and design all the way through fabrication, test and qualification.\nYou can perform mechanical analysis tasks such as bolted joint analysis, modal vibration analysis, static/dynamic thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-ups.\nYou’ve built hardware to pass an environmental qualification test plan (such as SMC-S-16)\nGenerating organized and flexible 3D CAD is second nature to you.\nYou’re familiar with making drawings per ASME Y14.5-2018\nYou’re familiar with cost, schedule and performance tradeoffs of diverse fabrication technologies such as CNC machining, PCB manufacturing, 3D metal printing, Wire EDM, electroforming or injection molding.\nYou can manage schedule and integration requirements for payload development and spacecraft integration to ensure on-time delivery.\nYou love to learn.\nDomestic travel may be required. Foreign travel possible. \nRequired Qualifications\nBS, MS, or PhD in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related discipline\nOnsite role in Seattle, WA, with intermittent work travel required (less than 10%)\n6+ years of mechanical and thermal design or equivalent experience\nStrong skills in CAD design (ex: OnShape) and Finite Element analysis (ex: Ansys)\nExperience with Electronics Packaging and PCB design\nParticipate in a culture of technical excellence, innovation and ownership. Mentor junior engineers.\nExcellent communication skills, with ability to clearly present technical findings and collaborate effectively across engineering functions.\nBonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:\nExperience with electronically-steered or phased-array radar systems, including beam-steering, calibration approaches and general space reliability.\nExperience developing RF systems hardware such as waveguide, antennas, or phase-matched cables\n Experience selecting materials such as metal alloys, plastics, finishes, lubricants, insulative materials, films, composites, tapes, adhesives, or electrical components for use in Low Earth Orbit.\nSetting up and running 3-axis or 5-axis CNC milling machines, Wire EDM machines, CMM Metrology Systems, or other advanced manufacturing/testing systems.\nExperience using Thermal Desktop, Ansys Mechanical or Ansys IcePak.\nAn active or previously held US Government TS/SCI security clearance is considered a strong plus\nExperience in defense contracting environments or ISR/target-tracking radar missions.\nPrior work in small, fast-iteration aerospace teams.\nConcerned you do not meet all the requirements? 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