Mechanical Design Engineer (Starfall)
Core
Designing structures, fluid systems, and components for a high-capacity, low-cost re-entry capsule enabling rapid global cargo delivery.
Role type
Mechanical Design Engineer
Builds
Starfall Cargo Vehicle structures and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD, FEA, hands-on hardware fabrication, assembly, testing, structural analysis, fluid systems design
Preferred skills
NX/Teamcenter, commercial FEA/Multiphysics simulation (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD), analytical programming (Python, Matlab), hardware ownership in integrated teams
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD, Python, Matlab
Responsibilities
Own primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems; perform hand calculations and FEA; lead design reviews and hardware qualifications; interface with suppliers and internal teams; manage hardware delivery timeline from inception to re-use
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC