Mechanical Engineer, Interiors
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $176,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-14
Responsibilities
- Define requirements for interior subsystems based on habitat architecture and crew use.
- Select and validate materials considering various performance factors.
- Create and iterate designs using sketching, CAD, and prototyping.
- Collaborate with engineering teams for integration of designs.
- Develop and oversee testing plans and campaigns for qualification.
- Translate designs into manufacturable products and specify quality assurance.
- Document design decisions, analysis, and maintain a material tracker.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software.
- Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience.
- Excellent communication skills for team collaboration.
- Comfort in working under ambiguity and tight schedules.
- 3-5 years of experience with soft goods or textiles preferred.
- Knowledge of soft good manufacturing processes and environmental qualification experience.
