Nyx Crew Vehicle Design Principal
Core
Lead the mechanical design development of a modular, reusable space orbital vehicle (Nyx) for crewed spaceflight applications, from concept through flight readiness.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Vehicle Design Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Next-generation reusable space vehicles for cargo and potential crew transport
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
mechanical system design, structural analysis (FEA), CAD modeling, system architecture, trade studies, program management, team leadership, supplier management, human-rating compliance
Preferred skills
experience with NASA/AFRL/DARPA, thermal vacuum testing, plumbing/electrical harness routing in 3D
Technologies
CAD tools, FEA software, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
Responsibilities
Lead creation of detailed CAD models and technical drawings for vehicle structures and mechanical systems; Establish vehicle design layout and drive key architectural decisions; Conduct trade studies and mechanical simulations to optimize performance and cost; Plan and oversee development activities including verification, validation, and flight-readiness; Build and mentor a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering team; Manage interactions with suppliers and external stakeholders (government agencies, commercial partners)
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership