Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer, Experienced

Scaled Composites•Mojave, CA

7d•$95,300 - $219,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to add experienced subsystems engineers to our team. Ideally, these candidates would have the capability and drive to evolve into leadership positions in rather quick fashion. If you’ve worked on aircraft systems in depth, and can bring a significant body of knowledge and abilities on day one, please consider applying! The Subsystems Engineer will get to explore the nooks and crannies (i.e. bowels and hell-holes) of our airplanes all while smelling like jet fuel, contorting under cabin floors, climbing into engine nacelles, squinting at multi-meters, and trying to figure out why the thing isn’t doing the thing it’s supposed to. If this is your idea of a good time, we’d love to learn more about you!

Requirements

5+ years of relevant subsystems design experience
Understanding of and ability to analyze system behavior
Knowledge of related system components and their functions
Ability to operate test and vehicle instrumentation to verify system performance
Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
Experience in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Ability and interest to work across multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule
Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering discipline or substantial equivalent experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in leading and managing teams of engineers
Experience in NX, Catia V5, or Solidworks
Rapid prototyping experience
Hands-on design and build experience
Aerospace experience (work history, pilot’s license, experimental aircraft building, etc.)
DOD Secret Clearance
Additional degrees or additional relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Developing end-to-end mechanical sub-system concepts
Selecting and / or designing system components
Determining loads and system demands based on vehicle requirements
Analyzing system performance, documenting the work, and presenting results for review
Designing for fault-tolerant behavior of all critical subsystems
Developing build documentation and supervising part and system fabrication and integration
Developing functional, acceptance-level, and qualification level test procedures; conducting tests
Providing system knowledge and expertise to, or potentially as part of, the flight test team for informed conduct of initial and ongoing vehicle flight testing
Mentoring other early-career engineers based on personal experience and domain knowledge