2026 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer- Gilbert AZ

This engineer will join the Space Systems integration and test organization, supporting spacecraft programs from preparation and assembly through testing and potentially launch operations. Responsibilities include coordinating technical staff, developing work instructions and test procedures, maintaining safe and orderly work areas, and communicating progress or problems to engineering leadership. The position also requires investigating nonconforming conditions, recommending corrective actions, mentoring colleagues, and analyzing test data for hardware health and performance. Success in the role depends on understanding aerospace systems and collaborating with multiple engineering and operations groups. It is suited to mechanical engineering graduates and early-career engineers who are interested in hands-on design, build, and test work for space and defense applications.