Lead, Launch Mechanical Engineering
Core
Designing, building, testing, and integrating complex mechanical systems and tools that interface directly with the Terran R launch vehicle and ground systems.
Role type
Lead, Launch Mechanical Engineering
Builds
Launch facilities, static structures, dynamic mechanisms, and control systems for the Terran R vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, structures, fluid systems, leadership, mentorship, team management, project delivery, conflict resolution, performance reviews
Preferred skills
launch vehicle interface mechanism design, NASA/DoD/Space Force standards, structural materials, manufacturing processes, complex fluid systems (high pressure gas, cryogenic, flammables, hydraulics)
Technologies
fluid systems, combustion powered sources, static structures, dynamic mechanisms, control systems
Responsibilities
Manage a small team of launch mechanical engineers, mentor engineers on engineering practices, balance leadership with individual technical projects, impact launch system designs, grow the team through recruiting and training, communicate progress and risks to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities