Principal Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs

Required

• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering or technical field
• 3-8 years of professional experience, in hardware product development
• Basic understanding of PCB Layout requirements to meet space flight mechanical, and manufacturing requirements
• Experience in ground-up system design and any 3-D CAD
• Hands-on assembly, prototyping, testing, and performance characterization of mechanisms designed for 0g but in a 1g environment.
• Experience designing and building very small mechanisms, components, and systems.
• Familiarity with launch environments, testing for launch environments, range safety, and system integration efforts
• Demonstrated creativity and “out of the box thinking” for spacecraft mechanisms with an eye toward simplicity and reliability
• Ability to determine manage work assignments based on prioritized direction from management, near-term goals, and day-to-day levels of progress
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work within our company and team culture and take ownership of the tasks assigned to you
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance