Mechanical Liaison Engineer

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. As a Mechanical Liaison Engineer on the OISL team, you will support mechanical integration, structural analysis, and problem resolution for high-reliability optical communication hardware. You'll play a key role in ensuring that design intent, manufacturing feasibility, and mechanical robustness align across the entire hardware lifecycle.

Key job responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of OISL mechanical and opto-mechanical design principles to assess and resolve structural and integration issues across the product lifecycle.
• Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for mechanical non-conformances related to fixturing, bonded joints, fasteners, and assemblies.
• Investigate technical and operational issues that require mechanical insight and develops rework or redesign recommendations.
• Identifies and documents structural deviations and manufacturing anomalies; communicates risk and resolution strategies.
• Dispositions non-conformance events throughout the lifecycle: design, machining, assembly, alignment, testing, launch integration, and ground support.
• Develops rework procedures, stress justifications, DFM recommendations, and custom tooling or fixturing to support build.
• Works with quality, manufacturing, mechanical engineering and structural engineer teams to drive resolution of complex integration issues.
• Interfaces with suppliers, GSE designers, and systems teams to ensure structural and mechanical robustness in both tooling and flight assemblies.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life begins by reviewing test data, addressing non-conformances, and aligning with quality, integration, and design teams. You'll investigate root causeswhether optical, electrical, or mechanicalthen propose and implement solutions to keep hardware on track. Hands-on work may include troubleshooting hardware, authoring rework instructions, or validating process improvements on the floor. You balance speed and rigor, ensuring fixes are well-documented and maintain design intent. Your efforts directly support the delivery of reliable, space-ready optical inter-satellite link systems.