Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel not typically expected, but on an as-needed basis up to 15%

• Provide leadership as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment
• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical hardware
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture
• Lead design trade studies
• Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents
• Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings, installation drawings, and other required technical documentation
• Build and evaluate prototype assemblies
• Create assembly aids and test fixtures
• Collaborate on and document team mechanical best practices
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews
• Create and deliver presentations, proposals, and training material on technical subjects
• Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds
• Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection
• Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects
• Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle
• Mentor and train junior engineers
• Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, Solid Works, CATIA).
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft mechanisms
• Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, Ansys Mechanical
• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
• Experience with advanced simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN).
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.

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