Mechanical Engineer, Space Based Interceptors (Senior - Staff)
Core
Designing and developing flight hardware for Space Based Interceptors and hypersonic vehicles, including structural systems, thermal protection, and propulsion integration for extreme environments.
Role type
Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer (Hypersonic/Interceptor Systems)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for the U.S. and its Allies
Domain
Defense aerospace, hypersonic flight, space superiority
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
flight vehicle structural design, thermal protection system (TPS) design, guidance and seeker packaging architecture, propulsion subsystem integration, GD&T principles, NX/SolidWorks proficiency, configuration management, formal design review leadership, defense/aerospace standards familiarity
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in interceptor/hypersonic programs, lead mechanical engineer experience on flight-certified programs, kill vehicle/hit-to-kill hardware expertise
Technologies
NX (Siemens), SolidWorks, TeamCenter, Windchill
Responsibilities
Define structural design philosophy and sizing criteria for hypersonic flight vehicles; lead TPS design strategy and material selection; integrate propulsion subsystems and solid rocket motor interfaces; chair formal vehicle design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR); develop qualification and acceptance test plans; mentor junior engineers; support proposal efforts and program planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities