Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in shaping Xona’s spacecraft launch integration strategy and deployment architecture.
This engineer will drive major mechanical trade studies related to launch configuration, packaging efficiency, structural load paths, and deployment strategy — working closely across Mechanical, GNC, EE, Payload, and Operations to guide architecture decisions.
Beyond launch-focused work, this role will contribute to core spacecraft mechanical design, bringing broad aerospace experience and full ownership from concept through flight and production.
What you'll do
Launch Architecture & Mechanical Trade Studies
Deployer & Mechanisms Engineering
Structural Design & Validation
Flight Hardware Ownership
Cross-Functional & External Collaboration
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
7+ years of aerospace mechanical design experience
Demonstrated ownership of flight hardware from concept through flight
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM systems
Experience designing for launch environments
Experience performing or guiding FEA for structural systems
Hands-on build, integration, and test experience
Experience with vibration and shock testing
Strong engineering judgment in architecture trade studies
U.S. Person status required
Desired Qualifications
Experience with spacecraft hardware
Experience with spacecraft deployers or separation systems
Experience interfacing with launch providers
Background at high-iteration aerospace companies
Experience designing high-reliability mechanisms
Experience transitioning hardware into production
Experience influencing vehicle-level architecture
For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.