Mechanical Engineer
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-07-31
Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, integrate, and test the rocket's primary and secondary structures, focusing on composites and metallic pressure vessels.
- Progress components through the entire lifecycle: concept, design, analysis, manufacturing, and flight test.
- Interact with interfacing systems including thermal and propulsion, and collaborate with customers or other departments.
- Design, analyze, and fabricate welded pressure vessels and propellant tanks, including various components.
- Assess designs for manufacturability and support the manufacturing team with instructions and tool design.
- Support the development of internal manufacturing processes and standards.
- Document and present summary results of project work.
Job Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of composites experience in design and analysis.
- Proficiency in Solidworks or relevant CAD systems.
- Familiarity with design and analysis of various materials and processes.
- Experience with installation and data acquisition of various sensors.
- Hands-on fabrication experience including CNC operation and common welding processes.
- Familiarity with rocket launch concepts and operational space systems.
