Staff Mechanical Engineer - Structures & Mechanisms

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the design, development, test, and evaluation of the structural and mechanical components that make up the commercial space station systems.
• Execute the engineering product lifecycle, holding regular design review.
• Develop requirements and design criteria.
• Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations & FEA.
• Deliver high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
• Accountable for your designs, calculations, analysis, and results.
• Present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive or robotics engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
• Demonstrated product development from initial concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
• Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing.