At the forefront of space travel innovation, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge flight hardware. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries and making history.
The role of Senior Mechanical Engineer requires expertise in designing and developing propellant tanks, integration interfaces, primary structures, and structural subassemblies. You will be empowered to make informed decisions, solve complex problems, and own end-to-end processes from concept to delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop comprehensive design concepts and size vehicle structures based on rigorous flight load analysis
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop designs that balance mass, cost, and capability requirements
* Create detailed designs to implement structural concepts and generate CAD models in NX for components, assemblies, and vehicle integration
* Build finite element models to assess designs in detail and analyze structures to ensure they meet performance criteria
* Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to iterate on designs rapidly
* Validate designs by building development articles to test individual joints and design elements for strength and durability
* Perform structural testing on subassemblies and full sections of the airframe
* Partner with build engineers and technicians to refine designs and improve manufacturing processes
* Support the assembly of your hardware in the factory, witness your designs being brought to life daily, and watch them take flight and make history
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
* 5+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (competition team or internship experience qualifies)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Experience designing, analyzing, building, and testing high-performance mechanical systems
* Experience working within interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems
* Experience with FEA or multiphysics simulation packages (e.g. NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS)
* Experience designing and executing qualification testing
* Strong understanding of mechanical first principles and structural analysis methodologies
* Proficiency in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components
* Analytical/scientific programming experience (i.e. Python, Matlab, Excel)
* Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills