Chief Mechanical Engineer, Space Structures

Role Overview

• Lead the design of high-precision optical mechanical space payload hardware
• Oversee multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
• Provide technical leadership over requirements definition, design, material and finish selection
• Leverage flight-proven design concepts to produce high quality novel designs
• Create/modify CAD models using top-down modeling techniques
• Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines
• Present design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers
• Develop and perform testing for proof-of-concept and/or qualification of new designs
• Support production operations with design of tooling and test equipment
• Provide regular status updates on cost and schedule performance
• Support program technical and management leadership as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering
• Minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Prior experience leading mechanical engineering in space structures programs
• Minimum 10 years developing 3D models of aerospace structures or mechanisms
• Minimum 10 years developing space borne mechanical structures or mechanisms

Tech Stack

• TypeScript

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays