Mechanical Engineer IV - Design
Core
Design and optimize complex mechanical systems including solid rocket motors, actuators, pressure vessels, and rocket thrusters for defense and space applications.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (propulsion and systems design)
Builds
Solid rocket motor systems, actuator assemblies, pressure vessels, and rocket thrusters
Domain
Defense, national security, and space technology
Required skills
Solid rocket motor design, pressure vessel design, CAD modeling (2D/3D), GD&T, structural/thermal/dynamic analysis, additive manufacturing, composite fabrication, welding, ballistics, propellant chemistry, mass estimation, requirements analysis, risk management
Preferred skills
Rocket motor design and testing experience, Master of Science in mechanical/aerospace engineering
Technologies
CAD software, simulation tools, measurement instruments
Responsibilities
Optimize actuator and igniter performance, design solid rocket motor systems, create detailed 3D models and technical drawings, analyze complex performance issues, develop test plans, conduct structural and thermal analysis, lead assembly teams, perform composite fabrication and welding tasks, identify critical areas for mass reduction, implement reliability and safety measures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC