Mechanical Design Engineer
US$118,000 – US$170,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Mechanical Design Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$118,000 – US$170,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About Northwood:
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Role:
Northwood is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, specializing in the design of structures, systems, tooling, and other products for our ground station antennas. This role will involve designing and developing hardware that will be deployed all over the world as well as fabrication and assembly tooling, test fixtures, and more. You will work closely with RF engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and software engineers.
Responsibilities:
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Design multiple product lines, structures, mechanisms, environmental systems, and GSE for satellite ground stations ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
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Design manufacturable, intricate RF waveguide filtering and feed structures for high performance antennas
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Design tooling for fabrication and assembly processes, including test fixtures and weldments.
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Collaborate with RF, electrical, and manufacturing to ensure reasonable system requirements and seamless integration of designs and hardware.
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Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical, thermal, and environmental design.
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Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to ensure design objectives are met.
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience designing and building hardware.
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Experience with taking a product from concept to production.
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Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to design for manufacturability.
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Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including thermal management, materials selection, and structural analysis.