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The Aerospace Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Space Vehicle Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $176K/yr

6+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As a Space Vehicle Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer, you will conduct multidisciplinary analyses to ensure mission success for current and future missions, focusing on moving mechanical assemblies and deployment systems. The role involves collaboration with various engineering departments and stakeholders to evaluate designs and resolve technical issues.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate moving mechanical assemblies for space vehicle, launch vehicle, and missile system programs

Review and assess designs, analysis results, test plans, command media, and applicable standards

Perform analyses and modeling of moving mechanical assemblies, deployment, and separation systems

Work closely with program offices, department technical staff, and management to resolve technical issues and assure mission success

Prepare and provide reports and briefings to customers and other stakeholders

Occasionally travel to contractor sites to attend design reviews and witness hardware assembly and testing

Lead technical efforts, mentor junior staff, and work with senior staff in support of program tasks

Qualification

Mechanical assemblies designFinite element analysisCAD (SolidWorks)Python programmingMulti-body dynamics analysisMoving mechanical assembly standardsLeadershipTeam collaborationTechnical mentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Six years of applicable professional experience in space vehicle, launch vehicle, or missile system program support in areas of physical sciences or engineering

Experience with designing, analyzing, testing, or manufacturing moving mechanical assemblies

Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent)

Experience with finite element analysis

Experience with Python, MATLAB, or equivalent

Willingness to occasionally travel and/or work off-business hours to support customer needs, 5-10% (as required)

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Advanced degree in a STEM field

Experience with deployables (motors, gears, hinges, launch restraints), bearings (gimbals, reaction wheels, CMGs), separation systems, or valves

Knowledge of moving mechanical assembly standards (AIAA-S-114A or NASA-STD-5017B) and environmental testing standards (SSC-S-016 or NASA GEVS)

Experience with multi-body dynamics analysis (ADAMS or equivalent)

Experience with command-line interface, high performance computing, Git

Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior staff

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect