Mechanical Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence
Core
Mechanical design, thermal and structural analysis, and test of flight hardware structures and electronics packaging for lunar surface and cislunar missions.
Role type
Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Mechanical structures and electronics packaging for Blue Moon landers and Lunar Transportation systems
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Lunar Exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
static structural analysis, modal analysis, random vibration analysis, thermal analysis, 3D CAD modeling, FEA, solder fatigue analysis, GD&T implementation
Preferred skills
composite structures design, antenna structures, fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, environmental testing, mentoring
Technologies
Creo, Ansys, Windchill
Responsibilities
Create mechanical interface definitions and specifications, collaborate with RF teams to integrate electronics into robust assemblies, design structures for launch and lunar surface environments, create 3D CAD models and technical documentation, build and evaluate prototype assemblies, plan and conduct engineering tests (vibration, shock, thermal), review assembly instructions, validate mechanical and thermal requirements, support production quality engineering, manage design configuration revisions
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC