Mechanical Assembly & Integration Lead
Albedo, United States
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2023
Work Location: Denver, CO, United States
Salary Offered: $150000 — $165000 yearly
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 6+ years
Remote Work: No
Vacancies: 1 available
Albedo aims to unlock satellite imagery’s latent potential, expanding applications and propelling discovery of new use cases. We’re modernizing how satellite imagery is used by providing near real-time access to our ultra-high resolution data.
Who We’re Looking For
Albedo is looking for a Mechanical Assembly & Integration Lead to join our space team. You are a cross-team, multi-purpose engineer that can work efficiently across all areas of a spacecraft bus system. You will be a supportive leader with excellent communication skills to inspire and push the team toward collective success in building our unique spacecraft.
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years of experience in facilities/assembly and integration of complex systems
- Knowledge of best practices for clean and systematic assembly and integration of spacecraft busses
- Experience with speeding up a process, and creating efficient build and test programs
- Excellent communication of implementation techniques and tradeoffs
What You'll Do
- Lead mechanical assembly & integration operations for the VLEO Albedo imaging vehicle
- Refine the vehicle baseline mechanical CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar)
- Transition our space vehicle design through various stages including fabrication and assembly
- Own day-to-day space vehicle mechanical assembly & integration operations
- Create and drive the space vehicle assembly and integration project plan & schedule
- Integrate our optical payload onto the spacecraft bus
- Own logistics including coordination with external suppliers
- Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve vehicle integration issues
- Collaborate with Albedo engineers across all space vehicle disciplines
- Support travel to testing sites as required
- Support maintenance of our mechanical assembly equipment
What We Believe Are Important Traits For This Role
- Strong CAD skills - SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar
- Experience transitioning designs through drawings, fabrication, kitting, and build
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and a positive mindset
- Humility and an open mind
- A high degree of emotional intelligence
- Belief in the value of diversity
- Alignment with Albedo's Core Values
Benefits
- Employee-friendly equity compensation
- Remote-first, asynchronous culture with flexible working hours
- 4% direct matching 401k
- Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
- Parental leave and childcare coverage
- Relocation bonus for moving to our Denver, CO HQ
- 20 paid vacation days, 10 company holidays, and unlimited sick days
- $100 monthly wellness benefit
- Team retreats to build relationships in-person
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel to other non-Albedo locations may be required.
Relocation: Relocation for this position is available.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a small office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Additional Requirements: All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
About Albedo: Capturing the highest resolution satellite imagery. Company Size: 11 - 50 People, Year Founded: 2020, Country: United States.
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