Launch Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and test moving mechanical assemblies (MMAs) and explosive devices for launch vehicle separation and deployment events.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (launch vehicle mechanisms)
Builds
Launch vehicle separation and deployment systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Launch Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical assembly design, finite element analysis, CAD (SolidWorks), Python, MATLAB, requirements evaluation, test planning
Preferred skills
multi-body dynamics analysis (ADAMS), knowledge of AIAA-S-114A or NASA-STD-5017B standards, environmental testing standards (SSC-S-016 or NASA GEVS), team leadership
Technologies
SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB, ADAMS
Responsibilities
Evaluate moving mechanical assemblies for launch vehicle, space vehicle, and missile system programs; Review and assess designs, analysis results, test plans, command media, and applicable standards; Perform analyses and modeling of moving mechanical assemblies, deployment, and separation systems; Work closely with department technical staff and management to resolve technical issues and assure mission success; Prepare and provide reports and charts in support of briefings to customers and other stakeholders; Occasionally travel to contractor sites to attend design reviews and witness hardware assembly and testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC