Mechanical Design Engineer (Falcon)
Core
Design and own primary/secondary structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems for reusable launch vehicles (Falcon 9/Heavy) to deliver satellites, cargo, and astronauts to orbit.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Reusable launch vehicles (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy) and their hardware components
Domain
Aerospace / Space Exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (hardware systems)
Required skills
CAD, FEA, hand calculations, hardware fabrication/assembly/testing, design review leadership, supplier/customer interface, timeline ownership
Preferred skills
NX/Teamcenter, commercial FEA/multiphysics simulation (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD), analytical/scientific programming (Python, Matlab, Excel), integrated engineering team ownership
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD, Python, Matlab, Excel
Responsibilities
Spearhead design of structures, fluid systems, and components; ensure hardware meets requirements via calculations and simulations; lead design reviews and qualifications; serve as technical interface with suppliers/customers; own hardware delivery timeline from inception to re-use.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (1+ years experience required)