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Scaled Composites, LLC · 5 months ago

Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer, Experienced

Mojave, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $219K/yr

5+ years exp

Scaled Composites is a company specializing in designing, building, and flying unique airplanes and spacecraft. They are seeking experienced subsystems engineers to own or assist in the development of various vehicle systems, ensuring that designs meet overall aircraft goals.

AerospaceMobileTravel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing end-to-end mechanical sub-system concepts

Selecting and / or designing system components

Determining loads and system demands based on vehicle requirements

Analyzing system performance, documenting the work, and presenting results for review

Designing for fault-tolerant behavior of all critical subsystems

Developing build documentation and supervising part and system fabrication and integration

Developing functional, acceptance-level, and qualification level test procedures; conducting tests

Providing system knowledge and expertise to, or potentially as part of, the flight test team for informed conduct of initial and ongoing vehicle flight testing

Mentoring other early-career engineers based on personal experience and domain knowledge

Qualification

Subsystems design experience3D CAD softwareSystem performance analysisAerospace experienceProblem solving skillsHands-on design experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam leadership

Required

5+ years of relevant subsystems design experience

Understanding of and ability to analyze system behavior

Knowledge of related system components and their functions

Ability to operate test and vehicle instrumentation to verify system performance

Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills

Experience in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Ability and interest to work across multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule

Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering discipline or substantial equivalent experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance

Preferred

Prior experience in leading and managing teams of engineers

Experience in NX, Catia V5, or Solidworks

Rapid prototyping experience

Hands-on design and build experience

Aerospace experience (work history, pilot's license, experimental aircraft building, etc.)

DOD Secret Clearance

Additional degrees or additional relevant work experience

Benefits

100% Paid Benefits

401k Matching

Company

Scaled Composites, LLC

Scaled Composites, LLC is an aerospace and specialty composites development company located in Mojave, California (about 80 miles north of Los Angeles).

Founded in 1982

Mojave, California, USA

201-500 employees