Mechanical Engineer V - Team Manager
Core
Senior mechanical design engineering leadership for controllable solid propulsion systems, including solid rocket motors, igniters, and pressure vessels, while leading a team of ~10 engineers.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (propulsion) / Team Manager
Builds
Controllable solid propulsion systems, specialized igniters, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas valves, and rocket thrusters
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / National Security
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD modeling (SolidWorks), GD&T, tolerance analysis, structural/dynamic/thermal/combustion simulation, advanced materials (metals, ceramics, composites), additive manufacturing, propellant chemistry, ballistics modeling, team leadership, resource planning, budgeting
Preferred skills
Controllable solid rocket propulsion design, functional management of small technical teams
Technologies
SolidWorks, CAD, GD&T, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead complex mechanical design challenges and drive multidisciplinary design optimization; Develop detailed 2D/3D CAD models and technical drawings; Set up and validate structural, dynamic, thermal, and combustion simulations; Apply expertise in advanced materials to support design for manufacturability; Contribute to propellant chemistry evaluation and combustion prediction; Provide technical direction and programmatic oversight; Mentor and develop engineering team members; Support resource planning, staffing, and budget inputs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties (20%)