Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA

Vision , Medical , Dental , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Description

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing primary and secondary structures and systems, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

Design and packaging of primary and secondary structures and systems
Analyze loads and environments to develop efficient structures and load paths
Determine appropriate materials for designs
Perform hand calculations to determine appropriate member sizes
Produce engineering drawings with required specifications for manufacturing
Update designs and documentation as required
Work with in-house manufacturing group and external suppliers to produce designs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors' degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
8+ years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design
Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools
Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes such as machining, additive, welding, forming, and composite construction
Demonstrated ability to apply dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across teams
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

Creative design solutions to complex problems
Experience with both metallic and composite structures
Ability to work with complex assemblies
Experience with Siemens NX
Prior experience with spacecraft design
Experience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.