Staff Mechanical Engineer, Space

Highlights

• Expand AI-powered capabilities into space for domain awareness and control.
• Own mechanical hardware design from concept generation through to launch.
• Build prototypes and transition successful designs to flight hardware production.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on, first-principles mechanical engineer with deep space hardware experience who thrives owning ambiguous problems end-to-end. Self-starting builder passionate about defending the U.S. and allies through rapid hardware innovation.

Requirements

• BS or higher degree in engineering or hard science
• Experience in immersive hands-on technical project
• CAD skills and ability to make high-quality engineering drawings
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills with hand tools, mill, lathe
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, materials
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance