Serve as the primary mechanical lead for space vehicle assembly, integration, and test activities
Develop and maintain mechanical build plans, integration flows, tooling requirements, ground support equipment plans, and activity schedules
Interpret mechanical design data, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and Interface Control Documents
Lead the creation and review of mechanical assembly, integration, and test procedures, including work instructions, travelers, configuration records, and as-built documentation
Lead floor operations such as mating, fastener installation, structural assembly, deployment testing, mechanical hookups, and other space vehicle integration activities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Master’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience
PhD with at least 8 years of relevant experience
Nice to have: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph
Nice to have: Experience leading space vehicle mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities
We are seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer (T5) to serve as the Mechanical Engineering Lead for Space Vehicle Systems Engineering and Assembly, Integration & Test (SE/AI&T).
Serve as the primary mechanical lead for space vehicle assembly, integration, and test activities, providing technical direction to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
Develop and maintain mechanical build plans, integration flows, tooling requirements, ground support equipment plans, and activity schedules.
Interpret mechanical design data, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and Interface Control Documents; own mechanical interfaces and support resolution of fit, form, function, and producibility issues.
Lead the creation and review of mechanical assembly, integration, and test procedures, including work instructions, travelers, configuration records, and as-built documentation.
Lead floor operations such as mating, fastener installation, structural assembly, deployment testing, mechanical hookups, and other space vehicle integration activities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Master’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience
