Staff Mechanisms Engineer - job 1 of 2
Skills
- Full-cycle mechanical design including CAD, analysis, build and test
- Kinematic synthesis and mechanism kinematics
- Pneumatic/hydraulic actuation and mechatronics fundamentals
- Structural strength, stability and fatigue failure mode understanding
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials and surface treatments
- Experience with additive manufacturing integration and design-for-manufacture
- Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual design, trade studies, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing and test of flight mechanisms (stage separation, payload/fairing deployment, landing gear, aero actuation)
- Define mechanism-level design criteria and subsystem requirements and review load inputs, material properties and manufacturing constraints
- Collaborate tightly with structures, avionics, fluids, vehicle design, loads, additive manufacturing and test teams to integrate mechanisms into printed primary structure
- Plan, execute and document test programs (static, dynamic, functional) and iterate designs based on test results
- Present technical trade studies and design reviews to leadership and stakeholders
- Manage schedule, cost and risk to deliver mechanisms on time and on budget
- Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices for mechanisms design and producibility
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or 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
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Inclusive equal opportunity employer with accommodation support
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