Staff Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)
Skills
- Full-cycle mechanical design including CAD, analysis, fabrication and test
- Kinematic synthesis and mechanism design for actuation and deployment systems
- Understanding of structural strength, stability, and fatigue failure modes
- Familiarity with pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics, and instrumentation
- Ability to work with additive manufacturing constraints and design for printed structure integration
- Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
Responsibilities
- Define requirements and design criteria for flight mechanisms (stage separation, fairing/payload deployment, landing gear, aero control actuation).
- Perform conceptual design, trade studies, detailed CAD, and system-level design decisions.
- Conduct static and dynamic load reviews, material and manufacturing assessments, and fatigue/stability evaluations.
- Lead analysis and validation activities, coordinating with loads, vehicle design, and test teams.
- Oversee prototype fabrication, integration, and hardware testing; iterate designs based on test results.
- Collaborate with additive manufacturing and production teams to integrate mechanisms into printed primary structure.
- Present technical recommendations and trade study outcomes to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Manage schedules and deliverables to meet program cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (required)
- Advanced degree in engineering preferred but not required
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace and reasonable accommodations
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