Senior Mechanism Engineer, LV Structures
Core
Design and develop stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical actuators for the Spectrum Launch Vehicle.
Role type
Senior Mechanism Engineer (Launch Vehicle)
Builds
Stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic/pneumatic/electro-mechanical actuators, and umbilical fluid/electrical systems for the Spectrum Launch Vehicle.
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Systems
Required skills
Kinematic synthesis, Pneumatic/hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuation, Mechatronics, Structures strength and stability, Fatigue failure modes, Tribology, CAD (Siemens NX), GD&T tolerancing (ISO GPS/ASME), Manufacturing processes, Test plan definition and execution
Preferred skills
Structural sizing tools (Ansys, Altair HyperWorks, Nastran), ERP/MES/PLM systems, Launch vehicle structure and fluid systems experience
Technologies
Siemens NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks, Catia, Ansys, Altair HyperWorks, Nastran
Responsibilities
Design vehicle mechanisms through phases (CAD, drawings, sizing) until qualification and acceptance; Define requirements for vehicle mechanisms; Drive trade studies, manufacturing optimization, and performance analysis; Interface with static structures, propulsion, AGNC, AIT, and production teams; Create, review, and release development and flight hardware drawings; Identify and resolve build/test/design optimizations; Contribute to testing activities (test plans, execution support, post-processing).
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC