Sr Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical design for advanced power systems hardware, including structural components, thermal management, and manufacturing drawings for next-generation rocket engines.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (propulsion systems)
Builds
Reusable rocket engines and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / High-reliability hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural mechanics, thermal management, FEA (ANSYS/Abaqus), GD&T, CAD (NX), mechanical interface hardware selection, prototype build support
Preferred skills
Mechanical design of electrical hardware, liquid/forced-air cooling systems, rotating equipment assembly/test, power electronics design, aerospace/energy industry experience
Technologies
ANSYS, Abaqus, NX
Responsibilities
Design and analyze hardware for advanced power systems; Perform structural and thermal analysis using FEA; Design cooling and thermal management systems; Develop manufacturing drawings and tolerance stacks; Select bearings, couplings, seals, and other mechanical interface hardware; Support prototype build, assembly, and first-build test; Collaborate with electromagnetic and power conversion engineers to resolve integrated design trade-offs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC