Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer I
Core
Design, build, and test integrated structures and flight mechanisms (stage separation, landing gear, aero control) for the Terran R rocket.
Role type
Entry-level IC vehicle mechanisms engineer
Builds
Flight hardware mechanisms for the Terran R rocket
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failure modes, CAD, analysis, manufacturing processing, materials, surface treatments, hands-on hardware build
Preferred skills
launch vehicle mechanisms, multi-body dynamics analysis, NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap, Python, MATLAB, fabrication/prototyping (machining, 3D printing, welding)
Responsibilities
Design and test stage separation or fairing deployment systems; conceptualize landing gear or aero surfaces actuation; define design criteria and subsystem requirements; review static and dynamic load inputs and material properties; conduct trade studies on mechanism design concepts; integrate subsystems within the printed primary structure
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC