Participate in the entire design cycle of aero-decelerator and mechanical subsystems
Drive designs to cost targets to enable reduced cost of accessing space through innovative solutions
Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents
Create documentation 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

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools (PTC CREO Parametric preferred)
Proficiency in performing hand calculations and applying first-principles physics
Experience in structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN or similar tools
Experience with MATLAB / Python and Artificial Intelligence tools
Experience with mechanism kinematic analysis tools
Experience in aerospace designs such as separation systems and/or deployable devices
Experience with re-entry decelerator systems and devices such as trailing parachutes, inflatables, etc.

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
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D modelingmechanical designintegration skillshand calculationsfirst-principles physicsstructural FEAkinematic analysisaerospace designseparation systemsre-entry decelerator systems

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering