As a Senior Engineering Projects Manager, you bring a mix of mechanical engineering / mechatronics expertise with experience managing a small team’s tasks, schedules and budget. You will lead by example through the mentorship of less senior engineers across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines, in addition to performing design or analysis in support of Dcubed USA technical programs.
This role is a mix between acting as an engineering subject matter expert, team lead, and project manager.
What you will do:
Provide management of a multi-functional technical team and associated projects supporting Dcubed engineering functions
Perform design or analysis of structures, mechanisms, or mechatronic systems dependent on your specific strengths or expertise.
Knowledge of electrical systems and avionics a plus
Assist with the management of external contractors for engineering services
Mentor less-senior engineers on engineering and project management topics
Support hardware procurement including the identification, vetting, and management of new vendors supporting Dcubed engineering projects.
Must-haves:
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering with at least 7 years experience
Experience working on spaceflight hardware, with an emphasis on hands-on experience
Past project and/or team management experience
A passion for working with small, fast paced teams
A technical strength in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical Design & Drafting (CAD – Solidworks preferred), Finite Element Analysis (ANYSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc), Thermal Analysis (Thermal Desktop preferred), Mechanisms Design & Analysis, Mechatronics Systems
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $120,000 - 160,000 per year (based on experience and qualification)
Flexible PTO and sick leave
Hybrid work flexibility when applicable
Premium Coffee, Beverage, and Snack Bar at the office
Dog friendly environment
Team events
Opportunities for professional growth with a rapidly scaling aerospace company
For full-time employees:
Competitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
401(k), plus company matching
Discounted Pet Health Insurance
About Us
Dcubed is a fast-growing NewSpace company headquartered in Germering/Munich which accelerates space exploration through durable and affordable space hardware. Our easy-to-use and readily available space mechanisms and subsystems (solar arrays, deployable structures) have flown over a dozen times to space and are used by many of the leading space companies in the world. We are an inclusive workplace where all are welcome (f/m/d).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dcubed is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. and/or Germany export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. and/or Germany export controls.
Please note: Dcubed does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not pay fees for any candidates we have not requested.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering
- At least 7 years of engineering experience
- Hands-on experience working on spaceflight hardware
- Prior project and/or team management experience
- Ability to work effectively with small, fast-paced teams
- Technical strength in mechanical design and drafting, finite element analysis, thermal analysis, mechanisms design and analysis, or mechatronics systems
- Knowledge of electrical systems and avionics
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with ANSYS, NASTRAN, or FEMAP
- Experience with Thermal Desktop
What We Do
Dcubed is a German NewSpace company that develops and manufactures high-performance release actuators, mechanisms, and deployable structures for a wide range of space applications. Their mission is to make space engineering and exploration easy and accessible by providing lighter, more affordable, and reliable hardware, enabling customers to focus on exploration.
