Impulse Space
Senior Mechanical Designer
Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278
Senior Mechanical Designer
Department:
Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Redondo Beach
Reporting To:
Seth Kovnat, Director of Vehicle Engineering
Compensation:
$140,000 - $190,000 / year
Description
As a
Senior Mechanical Designer , you will be responsible for designing unique spacecraft structures, systems, and components, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.
ResponsibilitiesCreate conceptual designs in CAD based on high level requirementsRefine designs based on input from analysts, manufacturing, and engineeringDetail work including joints, fasteners, seals, interfaces, structural elements, features for tooling and fixturing, and lightweightingManage mass properties in CADProduce engineering drawings that effectively convey specifications for manufacturingCollaborate with manufacturing group to produce designsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field6+ years of demonstrated design experience4+ years CAD experienceAbility to work with and manage large assembliesDemonstrated packaging and configuration management experience on complex hardware productsWorking knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)Familiarity with properties of common materials, both metallic and compositeDemonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teamsAbility to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concernsPreferred Skills and Experience
Masters' degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field9+ years' of demonstrated design experience6+ years' working on spacecraft structures design (primary or secondary)Experience with NX/TeamcenterDemonstrated hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, or composite manufacturing experienceExperience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options , and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage
as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Department:
Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Redondo Beach
Reporting To:
Seth Kovnat, Director of Vehicle Engineering
Compensation:
$140,000 - $190,000 / year
Description
As a
Senior Mechanical Designer , you will be responsible for designing unique spacecraft structures, systems, and components, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.
ResponsibilitiesCreate conceptual designs in CAD based on high level requirementsRefine designs based on input from analysts, manufacturing, and engineeringDetail work including joints, fasteners, seals, interfaces, structural elements, features for tooling and fixturing, and lightweightingManage mass properties in CADProduce engineering drawings that effectively convey specifications for manufacturingCollaborate with manufacturing group to produce designsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field6+ years of demonstrated design experience4+ years CAD experienceAbility to work with and manage large assembliesDemonstrated packaging and configuration management experience on complex hardware productsWorking knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)Familiarity with properties of common materials, both metallic and compositeDemonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teamsAbility to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concernsPreferred Skills and Experience
Masters' degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field9+ years' of demonstrated design experience6+ years' working on spacecraft structures design (primary or secondary)Experience with NX/TeamcenterDemonstrated hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, or composite manufacturing experienceExperience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options , and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage
as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.