Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, analysis, test, and critical review of safety-critical hardware, mechanisms, and secondary structures for Blue Moon landers and lunar transportation systems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (aerospace/spaceflight)
Builds
Reusable, safe, low-cost space vehicles and systems for lunar surface transport
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Spaceflight / Lunar exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural analysis, FEA, 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, mechanical design, test planning, technical documentation, mentorship
Preferred skills
fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, advanced simulation tools, Python/MATLAB for automation
Technologies
Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Windchill, Ansys Mechanical, ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN
Responsibilities
Lead design trade studies, create mechanical interface definitions and specifications, build and evaluate prototype assemblies, plan and conduct engineering tests, mentor junior engineers, review and approve team designs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities