Lead Mechanical Engineer

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Dhruva Space, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and validation of complex mechanical systems for space applications. Your role will involve leading a team, defining design strategies, conducting technical reviews, and collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with program milestones and mission objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Mechanical Engineering team in designing, analyzing, developing, and validating spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and thermal components. - Define and implement design strategies that meet mission, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. - Conduct key technical reviews and ensure completeness of documentation, configuration control, and technical accuracy. - Oversee detailed design reviews, CAD model approvals, BOM management, and supplier evaluations for custom mechanical parts. - Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and DFAM practices. - Develop and execute test strategies for mechanical assemblies including vibration, shock, and thermal cycling. - Perform structural analysis including stress, modal, thermal, and buckling assessments. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of deliverables with program milestones. - Proactively identify technical risks, manage risk registers, and implement mitigation strategies. - Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence through design sprints, technical deep-dives, and knowledge-sharing. - Support the hiring, onboarding, and continuous development of mechanical engineers on the team. Candidate Requirements: - Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. - Minimum 6 years of mechanical engineering experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership or management role. - Strong grasp of mechanical fundamentals: statics, dynamics, thermal systems, vibrations, fatigue, and materials. - Proficient with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX) and PLM/PDM systems. - Skilled in interpreting and applying FEA and analytical structural analysis results. - Familiarity with GD&T and generating/reviewing detailed part and assembly drawings. - Knowledge of spacecraft or aerospace integration and environmental testing protocols. - Exposure to mechanical-electrical co-design, cable routing, and 3D spatial planning. - Strong decision-making skills based on risk analysis and trade-off evaluation.,