Structural & Mechanical Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)
Core
Early career structural and mechanical engineer designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures for reusable space vehicles.
Role type
Early career IC structural & mechanical engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for human spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight
Required skills
mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, 3D CAD (Creo Pro/E), strength of materials, Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS), design requirements derivation, manufacturing integration support, development testing and qualification, data reduction and analysis
Preferred skills
MS degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, flight control actuators experience, deployable devices experience, hydraulic system components, separation systems, aerospace materials knowledge, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), machining and pressurized system maintenance, mechanical component testing, test instrumentation and data acquisition, fatigue and damage tolerance fundamentals
Technologies
Creo Pro/E, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Participate in the entire design cycle from requirements derivation to qualification testing; assist in assembly and test of development and flight hardware; identify and implement design changes to improve reliability and reduce operational cost
Seniority
Entry-level, recent graduate