Sr. Mechanical Engineer I, Off-Planet Systems
Core
Designing conceptual and detailed spacecraft and planetary systems, including robotic platforms for construction, motion platforms, and dynamic fluid systems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (aerospace/robotics)
Builds
Robotic platforms, motion platforms, dynamic fluid systems, and spacecraft hardware
Domain
Aerospace engineering and planetary robotics
Required skills
Mechanical design and integration, 3D modeling, FEA, CFD, servo-driven actuator specification, prototyping, systems engineering, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Thermal analysis, extreme thermal environment design, serial robotic arm operations, aerospace actuation design, Solidworks, ANSYS
Technologies
Solidworks, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Conduct trade studies and ideation exercises, run FEA and CFD analysis, design and create prototypes, specify robotic actuators, troubleshoot and build hardware, mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC