DescriptionThe avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As a Mechanical Engineer at an early-stage start-up you will be responsible for developing mechanical solutions for component packaging and launch vehicle integration of flight avionics hardware. You will work closely with the avionics development, structures, and production teams to design and implement those solutions, and continuously iterate to improve your designs. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities- Design, manufacture, and test packaging for flight avionics, electronics, and electro-mechanical actuators
- Design, manufacture, analyze, and integrate launch vehicle harness routing and secondary structure, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings
- Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and FEA
- Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock
- Interface with machine shops and production teams to integrate design for manufacturing best practices and produce hardware needed for qualification and flight
- Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
- Lead design reviews both internally and externally
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet the launch target
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (relevant internship and significant student-project experience may count toward this requirement)
- Proficiency with parametric 3D CAD and 2D drawing creation
- Demonstrated experience taking hardware from concept through design, analysis, manufacturing, and test
- Working knowledge of structural and thermal analysis fundamentals using hand calculations and/or FEA
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Strong understanding of machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications- Hands-on experience with NX (or comparable CAD) and Ansys (or comparable FEA)
- Structural, modal, and tolerance-stack analysis of electromechanical assemblies
- Ability to perform thermal analysis for avionics and electronics components
- Designing electronics and component packaging for extreme environments (thermal, vibration, shock, vacuum)
- Harness routing and secondary structure design
- Collaboration with PCB designers; exposure to PCB layout and packaging constraints
- Exposure to low-volume / high-mix production design
- Experience with vibration, shock, thermal, and fatigue testing of electromechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with developing and executing qualification and acceptance test campaigns
- Self-motivated and highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication and rigorous attention to detail
Benefits- Equity - We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
- Holidays - 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog friendly offices!
CompensationTarget Levels:
- Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
- Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
- Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
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