Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)

As a Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer at Impulsefor our Vehicle Engineering Team, you will own all aspects of the design, analysis, build, test and integration of multiple missions for our Mira spacecraft – working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this. This role blends mechanical engineering and systems engineering to support a spacecraft that is scaling from single digit to 10s of missions per year.  

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary mechanical systems engineer for multiple missions from proposal to flight 
• Work with all departments to define mission specific configurations associated RF, soft goods, avionics, propulsion, GNC, and mission operations. 
• Design, analyze, build, and test the mechanical accommodations for payloads of varying requirements on each mission 
• Optimize mission workflow across the vehicle engineering department to support an increased number of missions owned per engineer 
• Hold and lead mission conceptual, preliminary, and critical design reviews to ensure all mission requirements are tracked, met, and verified 
• Interface with mission management and customers during all phases of the program lifecycle 
• Collaborate effectively with partner teams (such as avionics, software, test and GNC) to create a high performing, integrated system 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 
• 6+ years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems on spacecraft or similar vehicles 
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft components, subsystems, and systems 
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material failure modes, and associated analysis methods  
• Proficiency with CAD software, assembly management, and GD&T 
• Proficiency with analysis software and demonstrated experience analyzing mechanical components under varying environments and loading conditions  
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teams  
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns