Mechanical Engineer

• Review and establish program requirements
• Functionally own specific mechanical systems and coordinate cross team interactions for those systems
• Develop and track schedules and meet deadlines
• Develop 3D mechanism designs primarily in SolidWorks
• Select materials and surface treatments
• Perform preliminary analysis
• Create manufacturing drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Create design review packages typically using Microsoft Power Point
• Create and maintain requirements compliance matrixes in Microsoft Excel or Jama
• Create assembly and build documentation in Microsoft Word
• Intelligently defend your designs to engineers and customers
• Directly assemble prototype and flight hardware in a laboratory environment
• Assemble sensors and operate test equipment
• Follow internal Quality Assurance (QA) processes and procedures in compliance with AS9100 standards
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving our internal QA processes and procedures
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and manufacturers
• Operate in a dynamic, fast paced, and multidisciplinary environment
• Take pride in courteous behavior and professional communication

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with 5 or more years of related work experience in Aerospace, Space, Energy, Semiconductor, Subsea, or other high reliability industries
• Experienced with SolidWorks
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing
• Familiarity with materials and surface treatments for use in space
• Experienced with mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Some limited travel may be required
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred
• Familiarity with NASA standards, range safety, and launch vehicle user guides
• Ability to calculate the reliability of mechanical devices
• Highly proficient with Solidworks (1000+ hours), Solidworks PDM a plus
• Experience with cradle-to-grave programs
• Experience in designing launch systems
• Finite Element Analysis experience
• Ability to mass optimize a mechanical part
• Structural testing experience
• Desire to work ITAR programs

highly competitive benefits package