Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations:

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.

• Seattle, WA
• Huntsville, AL
• Cape Canaveral, FL
• Denver, CO
• Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Your projects may include many aspects of applied mechanical / structural engineering including design, analysis and test of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, test, operations, and systems engineering.
• Participate in the entire design cycle, including requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing and qualification.
• Participate in the assembly and test of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of design changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational cost.
• Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BS Degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation.
• Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials.
• Basic proficiency in structural analysis including Free-body diagrams, hand calculations, etc.
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred).
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Desired:

• MS degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field.
• Experience with flight control actuators, deployable devices (doors, landing gear, sensors, etc.), hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of common aerospace materials, surface treatments, and fasteners.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems.
• Mechanical component testing experience.
• Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of fatigue and damage tolerance.

How to prepare:

We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.

When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven't yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles.

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85CO applicants is $74,537.00 - $104,351.10WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

Other site ranges may differ

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.