About the Role
As a Senior Structures Design Engineer on our launch vehicle, you will provide technical leadership and help build engineering guidelines for the design of pressurized structures, primary structures, thrust structures, secondary structure and load path definition. You will also serve as Responsible Engineer for significant sub-systems, owning a hardware project from requirements definition through development, design, analysis, build, test, integration onto the vehicle, and flight. You'll work across disciplines with engineers and technicians to get the job done, and you'll have the opportunity to build and test your own hardware, so be ready to pick up a wrench and stand side by side with the fabrication team. You will also mentor younger team members and interns.
Requirements
- 8 years minimum experience in working in aerospace primary structures
- Designed, built and tested structures that have flown
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred)
- Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem and execute accordingly
- Familiarity with launch vehicle design desired (cryogenic propellant familiarity preferred)
- Experience with technical mentoring of junior engineers
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
Responsibilities
- Define the structural design of the rocket in coordination with owners of other portions of the vehicle
- Analyze structural components of the rocket and write margin summaries
- Help build and define load cases
- Procure and manage all hardware for components and structures that you own
- Work side-by-side with manufacturing & test engineers to get your hardware built, tested and integrated onto the vehicle
- Help build design tools and guidelines that will accelerate development of structural components
- Track and disposition non-conformances for structural hardware
- Manage the budget and schedule for the structural components that you own
Benefits
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
- Holidays - 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog friendly offices