Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Core
Lead and support the mechanical engineering function for space robotics, precision mechanisms, and high-reliability hardware while contributing technically to design, analysis, build, test, and delivery.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineering manager (space systems)
Builds
Space robotics, precision mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, tooling, fixtures, ground support equipment, and related high-reliability hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Robotics
Required skills
Mechanical design, precision mechanisms, robotics, electromechanical assemblies, aerospace hardware, tooling, fixtures, ground support equipment, SolidWorks CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, mechanical analysis, hardware assembly, integration, environmental test, qualification, design risk management, trade studies, requirements definition, procurement, production readiness
Preferred skills
NASA/JPL/DoD/commercial space/prime contractor flight programs, robotic manipulators, in-space servicing, planetary robotics, 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; Foster a high-performance engineering culture; Support staffing, utilization, mentoring, performance feedback, career development, resource planning, budgets, and functional priorities; Serve as a hands-on technical contributor including developing mechanical concepts, creating and reviewing SolidWorks CAD, performing trade studies, supporting analysis, resolving design issues, and driving hardware through build, test, and delivery; Own and lead mechanical design efforts from concept through CAD, analysis, drawing release, procurement, assembly, integration, environmental test, qualification, and delivery; Drive technical decisions on mechanical architecture, packaging, interfaces, tolerance strategy, materials, fabrication approach, assembly flow, inspection planning, verification, and design risk; Identify technical, schedule, staffing, manufacturing, and test risks; develop mitigation plans to improve program execution and delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities