Structural Design Engineer

As a Structural Design Engineer you will be laying out and designing primary and ancillary structures and systems while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and packaging of primary and secondary structures and systems
• Analyze engineering data to develop efficient structures and appropriate load paths
• Determine appropriate materials for designs
• Perform hand calculations to determine appropriate member sizes
• Produce manufacturing drawings with full specifications for production
• Update designs and documentation as required
• Work with suppliers to produce components

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design
• Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
• Ability to model complex shapes including lofting and surfacing
• Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes such as machining, additive, welding, forming, and composite construction
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerancing
• In order to be successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and is able to lead their own projects into completion
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively cross teams
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Creative design solutions to complex problems
• Design of composite structures
• Ability to work with complex assemblies
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Prior experience with spacecraft design
• Experience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Requirements:

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed