Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6+ years of experience in spacecraft mechanical systems design and analysis
Strong knowledge of spacecraft components and subsystems
Understanding of mechanics of materials and failure modes
Proficiency in CAD software and GD&T
Experience with analysis software for mechanical components
Demonstrated collaborative skills across teams
Responsibilities
Act as the primary mechanical systems engineer for multiple missions from proposal to flight
Define mission-specific configurations with cross-department collaboration
Design, analyze, build, and test mechanical accommodations for payloads
Optimize mission workflow to support increased mission capacity
Lead design reviews to ensure mission requirements are met
Interface with mission management and customers throughout the program lifecycle
Collaborate with partner teams to create integrated systems
Benefits
Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Full Job Description
Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)
Department: Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $175,000 - $205,000 / year
Description
As a Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer at Impulsefor our Vehicle Engineering Team, you will own all aspects of the design, analysis, build, test and integration of multiple missions for our Mira spacecraft - working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this. This role blends mechanical engineering and systems engineering to support a spacecraft that is scaling from single digit to 10s of missions per year.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary mechanical systems engineer for multiple missions from proposal to flight
Work with all departments to define mission specific configurations associated RF, soft goods, avionics, propulsion, GNC, and mission operations.
Design, analyze, build, and test the mechanical accommodations for payloads of varying requirements on each mission
Optimize mission workflow across the vehicle engineering department to support an increased number of missions owned per engineer
Hold and lead mission conceptual, preliminary, and critical design reviews to ensure all mission requirements are tracked, met, and verified
Interface with mission management and customers during all phases of the program lifecycle
Collaborate effectively with partner teams (such as avionics, software, test and GNC) to create a high performing, integrated system
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6+ years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems on spacecraft or similar vehicles
Strong knowledge of spacecraft components, subsystems, and systems
Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material failure modes, and associated analysis methods
Proficiency with CAD software, assembly management, and GD&T
Proficiency with analysis software and demonstrated experience analyzing mechanical components under varying environments and loading conditions
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teams
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of demonstrated experience working as a mechanical engineer owning complex cross-department systems
Experience working on spacecraft programs ranging from proposal to flight
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Ansys and FEMAP
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
