Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Core
Lead and contribute to the design, analysis, build, test, and delivery of high-reliability space robotics, precision mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies for NASA, DoD, and commercial space missions.
Role type
Manager, Mechanical Engineering (hands-on IC leader)
Builds
Space robotics, precision mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, tooling, fixtures, ground support equipment, and related high-reliability hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, precision mechanisms, robotics, electromechanical assemblies, aerospace hardware, tooling, fixtures, ground support equipment, SolidWorks CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, mechanical analysis, requirements definition, concept development, trade studies, procurement, assembly, integration, environmental test, qualification, design risk management, manufacturing, assembly flow, inspection planning, verification
Preferred skills
NASA/JPL/DoD/commercial space/prime contractor flight programs, robotic manipulators, in-space servicing, planetary robotics, precision spacecraft mechanisms, AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA standards, configuration management, quality systems, root cause investigations, failure analysis, nonconformance disposition, test anomaly resolution
Technologies
SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop a team of mechanical engineers delivering space robotics and high-reliability hardware; Foster a high-performance engineering culture built around technical ownership and hands-on hardware delivery; Support staffing, utilization, mentoring, performance feedback, career development, resource planning, budgets, and functional priorities; Serve as a hands-on technical contributor developing mechanical concepts, creating SolidWorks CAD, performing trade studies, and driving hardware through build, test, and delivery; Own and lead mechanical design efforts from concept through delivery; Drive technical decisions on mechanical architecture, packaging, interfaces, tolerance strategy, materials, fabrication approach, and assembly flow; Identify technical, schedule, staffing, manufacturing, and test risks and develop mitigation plans
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC leader