Launch Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Launch Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff—Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) for its Mechanical Systems Department in the Vehicle Systems Division. The department provides technical mission-assurance support for the integrity and reliable operation of moving mechanical assemblies (MMAs) and explosive devices used in separation and deployment events for launch vehicles, space vehicles, and missile systems. The Launch Mechanisms Section evaluates requirements, designs, analyses, and tests launch vehicle MMAs in accordance with industry standards, coordinating with other technical disciplines, program offices, and contractors to support customer missions. This full-time position is located onsite in El Segundo, California. The engineer will evaluate and analyze MMAs and related deployment and separation systems, assess designs and test materials, collaborate to resolve technical issues, and report findings to customers and stakeholders. Occasional travel to contractor sites and work outside business hours may be needed to support customer needs, approximately 10% as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or physical sciences field.
- At least 5 years of applicable professional experience supporting launch vehicle, space vehicle, or missile system programs in physical sciences or engineering.
- Experience designing, analyzing, testing, or manufacturing moving mechanical assemblies.
- Experience with CAD, such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
- Experience with finite element analysis.
- Experience with Python and MATLAB.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and/or work outside business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10% as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in an engineering or physical sciences field.
- Knowledge of moving mechanical assembly standards (AIAA-S-114A or NASA-STD-5017B) and environmental testing standards (SSC-S-016 or NASA GEVS).
- Experience with multi-body dynamics analysis, such as ADAMS or equivalent.
- Experience leading technical teams.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate moving mechanical assemblies for launch vehicle, space vehicle, and missile system programs.
- Review and assess designs, analysis results, test plans, command media, and applicable standards.
- Perform analyses and modeling of moving mechanical assemblies, deployment systems, and separation systems.
- Work with department technical staff and management to resolve technical issues and assure mission success.
- Prepare reports and charts for briefings to customers and other stakeholders.
- Occasionally travel to contractor sites to attend design reviews and witness hardware assembly and testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
