Lead Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead the technical delivery of complex mechanical subsystems and hardware for launch vehicles and satellite platforms, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineering lead (aerospace)
Builds
Launch vehicles, satellite platforms, and advanced propulsion technologies
Domain
Aerospace / Space exploration
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, systems thinking, technical leadership, multidisciplinary team coordination, engineering lifecycle management, risk resolution, hardware development, verification strategies, stakeholder management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Responsible Engineer experience, high-reliability hardware delivery, systems engineering, configuration management, engineering governance
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of assigned subsystems and engineering work packages; Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams; Develop and execute engineering delivery strategies; Provide technical leadership from concept development through operational support; Mentor Mechanical Engineers and Senior Mechanical Engineers; Represent Mechanical Engineering in technical reviews and program decision-making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities