Mechanical Engineer, Space Based Interceptors (II - III)
Core
Designing and developing flight hardware for space-based interceptors, kill vehicles, and hypersonic flight vehicles to perform in extreme thermal, aerodynamic, and high-g environments.
Role type
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
Mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling (NX/SolidWorks), GD&T, structural analysis, thermal protection system design, propulsion system integration, configuration management
Preferred skills
Hypersonic vehicle design, interceptor/kill vehicle hardware, FEA tools (NASTRAN/Ansys), spacecraft mechanical design, defense standards (MIL-STD)
Technologies
NX (Siemens), SolidWorks, NASTRAN, Ansys, TeamCenter, Windchill
Responsibilities
Design and optimize mechanical structures for interceptor systems and hypersonic vehicles; develop flight vehicle structural systems from concept to prototyping; integrate GN&C hardware and sensor systems; design thermal protection system components; support propulsion system mechanical integration; create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings; support design reviews and test plans.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (1-4 years experience)