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Space Kinetic Corp. · 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Simulation Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Space Kinetic Corp. is a venture-backed startup focused on national security priorities in space operations. The Mechanical Simulation Engineer will design and build prototypes for core technology, refine CAD designs, enhance prototypes for testing, and analyze test data to drive design improvements.

AerospaceLogisticsRoboticsTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and build prototypes for the Space Kinetic's core technology

Finalize the current prototype's CAD design

Refine the design with detailed tolerancing

Complete mechanism design

Provide 2D CAD drawings for manufacturing

Work with vendors to source components

Enhance the prototype design to achieve significant weight reduction

Revise the mechanism designs to incorporate the latest advancements

Minimize the vibration within the system

Undergo a mechanical redesign to ensure it is suitable for manufacturing

Adapt the prototype for future tests

Make structural adjustments to facilitate testing in various orientations and environments

Ensure the design meets rigorous safety standards

Conduct comprehensive ongoing analysis of test data to inform and drive necessary design changes

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCAD DesignStructural Load AnalysisANSYSSolidworksFEMAPTesting ExperiencePlanning SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Demonstrated experience in space vehicle structural load requirements across all mission phases: ground handling, transportation, launch/ascent, separation events, on-orbit operations, and disposal

Ability to translate mission concepts, trajectory, and GNC behaviors into structural load cases and requirements

Establish limit and ultimate loads, margins of safety, and applicable factors of safety per standards (NASA, DoD, ECSS, etc.)

Mid-level or higher expertise with some of key CAD and CAE packages (NASTRAN, FEMAP, ANSYS, Solidworks, NX, Simcenter 3D, Vibroacoustic, Thermal Desktop, NX Motion, Amesim etc) necessary

Ability to develop analytical models to determine load paths, internal member loads, and interface loads

Ability to provide input to mass properties and structural sizing

Experience in designing and executing system and subsystem testing in a Environmental Test or R&D environment, understanding of data acquisition and adept at implementing design improvements based on test data desirable

Ability to evaluate static, dynamic, transient, shock, random vibration, sine vibration and vibroacoustic environments

Ability to work closely with Structures, Thermal, GNC, Propulsion, and System Engineering to ensure loads compatibility

Ability to build and maintain a network of talented individuals

Prioritizes organizational and planning skills

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)

Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance