Mechanical Design Engineer III – Blue Ring
About The Position
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. This role is within the In-Space Systems Structures & Mechanisms Integrated Product Team, supporting Blue Ring, a high-powered hybrid solar electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft designed for unparalleled mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at significantly reduced costs. It provides comprehensive capabilities for maneuvering, hosting, and deploying payloads and infrastructure services across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, interplanetary regions, and near-Earth asteroids. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will design various structural elements and mechanical systems for the spacecraft, ranging from baseline vehicle architecture to mission-unique equipment and vehicle upgrades.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject area.
- 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and producing complex engineered products.
- Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
- Proficient in the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in coordinating small to medium-sized teams.
Nice To Haves
- Spacecraft primary or secondary structure design experience.
- Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
- Experience with FEM analysis tools: Nastran, ANSYS, OptiStruct, FEMAP.
- Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
- Familiarity with systems engineering practices, manufacturing processes, and quality control.
- Proficiency in dimensional variation analysis.
- Experience with optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.
- Proven experience with core project management skills, including logic-linked scheduling, budget and schedule variance tracking, and reporting project status to leadership.
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification.
- Generate 3D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
- Create command media for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware.
- Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
- Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
- Provide manufacturing and production support.
- Leverage experience and engineering judgment to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects.
- Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
