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Engineering
Bothell, WA
Full-time
On-Site
Materials & Composites Build Engineer
Send your cover letter and resume to info@portalsystems.space with the email subject: Senior Structural Engineer — Spacecraft Systems
About the Role
We are seeking an engineer to be responsible for the development and delivery of non-metallic solutions across the Portal vehicle family, focusing primarily on lightweight and deployable mirror structures for the Supernova vehicle. This role works in concert with design and mission engineers to develop a structure, manufacturing process, and test regime for delivering high-precision composite surfaces for current and future spacecraft missions. Join us in developing simple, scalable solutions that bring high-mobility spacecraft to orbit!
About Portal
From our Bothell, WA headquarters, we design vehicles with the maneuverability, resilience, and adaptability needed for the next era of orbital operations. Every system we build is in service of a simple idea: space should be more accessible, responsive, and capable.
Joining Portal means stepping into a team that believes in bold engineering, fast iteration, and the power of small groups to change what’s possible. If you want your work to directly shape the future of in-space mobility, join us.
Responsibilities
- Develop composite mirror architecture and sub-assemblies in partnership with designers and external partners
- Select and manage partner vendors to develop demo units and prepare for production scaling
- Own and simplify non-metallic polymers, bonds, and materials across multiple vehicles
- Develop qualification and production test processes for primary and secondary non-metallic structures
What You Bring to Portal
- Deep knowledge of polymers, coatings, and processes as applicable to spacecraft and the space environment
- Functional proficiency with NX (or similar CAD), as well as manufacturing planning and execution programs
- Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across engineering disciplines and external suppliers
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience developing and testing composite structures, or similarly process-intensive assemblies in an engineering capacity
- Experience steering the development and qualification of composite spacecraft structures
- Direct experience working with suppliers or external partners to develop and deliver on complex composites needs
- Hands-on support of hardware qualification, integration, or development testing to meet aerospace standards (SMC-S-016 or similar specifications)
Preferred Skills & Experience
ITAR Statement
Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled items requires that candidates be U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals as defined by U.S. law.
Employment is contingent upon verification of ITAR eligibility and, where applicable, obtaining any required export authorization or license.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Send your cover letter and resume to careers@portalsystems.space with the email subject: Materials & Composites Build Engineer
careers@portalsystems.space