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Mechanical Design Manager

Kent💼 Full-time💰 $3–$3🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Leading a team of engineers in the design, development, integration, and test of critical stage fluids system hardware for a fully reusable launch vehicle.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Design Manager (Space Systems)

Builds

Reusable launch vehicle stage fluids systems (cryogenic propellant management, high pressure gas, reaction control, tank pressurization)

Domain

Aerospace / Space Transportation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design fundamentals (statics, dynamics, strength of materials), Design for manufacturing, Project management, Fabrication and assembly, NX, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, Excel

Preferred skills

Space vehicle design and qualification, Team leadership and mentorship

Technologies

NX, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, Excel

Responsibilities

Own the technical roadmap for stage fluids mechanical design, Lead execution of fluids designs from concept through release and vehicle-level operations, Create lasting technical standards and guides, Hire, grow, and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers, Provide technical coaching in structures, fluids, and design for manufacturing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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