Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer I
Core
Design, build, and test integrated structures and flight mechanisms for the Terran R rocket, including stage separation, payload deployment, and landing gear.
Role type
Entry-level IC vehicle mechanisms engineer
Builds
Flight hardware mechanisms for the Terran R rocket
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry
Required skills
kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, fatigue failure analysis, CAD, manufacturing processing, materials science, hands-on hardware build
Preferred skills
experience in fast-paced environments, ability to lead projects independently, experience with additive manufacturing processes
Technologies
CAD, additive manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
Design and test stage separation or fairing deployment systems; Innovate conceptualization of 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