Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer
Core
Technical and programmatic owner for large, cross-discipline mechanism systems (e.g., thrust vector control) enabling launch-vehicle flight, landing, and reusability.
Role type
Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer
Builds
Mission-critical hardware including actuators, latches, and thrust vector control (TVC) systems for the Terran R rocket
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry / Propulsion Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (mechanical systems)
Required skills
System-level design and integration, requirements definition, architecture planning, verification planning, test plan authoring, risk mitigation, cross-discipline coordination, manufacturing and integration scheduling, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Actuator systems knowledge, flight mechanisms experience, thrust vector control background, motor-control tuning, model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), integrated hardware/software testing, reusability development
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink
Responsibilities
Define system concepts of operations (CONOPS), requirements, and verification plans; Lead integrated product activities across mechanical design, actuators, GNC, avionics, and software teams; Drive development tests, functional verification, and flight readiness; Anticipate technical and logistical risks and develop mitigation strategies; Coordinate design, manufacturing, integration, and test schedules; Take hands-on ownership of emergent challenges including test fixture design and sensor specification
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC