EVONA · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Flight
Lafayette, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expEVONA, in collaboration with LEAP Space, is seeking a Flight Mechanical Designer to create detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings for their single-stage rocket’s flight hardware. The role involves optimizing designs for weight and structural integrity, collaborating with engineering teams, and coordinating with manufacturing to ensure compliance with design standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own Flight Part Designs: Develop 3D CAD models of primary and secondary flight hardware (fuselage sections, internal support frames, engine mounting brackets, interfacing hardware, avionics housing, etc.), while working closely with other engineering teams
Optimize for Weight and Structural Integrity: perform calculations and FEA, and collaborate with the Structures Engineer on more advanced analysis to confirm that your designs meet load, stress and mass requirements
Collaborate: Work closely with propulsion and avionics teams to ensure that interfaces (bolting patterns, harness pass-throughs, etc.) meet system-level requirements
Coordinate with Manufacturing: Lead design reviews with internal teams and vendors to ensure designs are DFM/DFA compliant
Produce Clear Drawings: Deliver BOMs and detailed component and assembly drawings that follow GD&T standards, ensuring vendors and in-house teams have unambiguous references
Maintain CAD Data: Keep part libraries, revision histories, and BOMs up to date so the entire engineering team has a single source of truth
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in mechanical design for high-performance systems preferably in the aerospace industry
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably NX) and mastery of GD&T principles
Awareness of lightweight design best practices (material selection and geometric optimization)
Proficient in applying DFM and DFA methodologies, with practical knowledge of various fabrication techniques including welding, machining, and additive processes
Familiarity with PLM systems (Preferably Teamcenter) and advanced configuration management processes for large assembly designs
Organized approach to design file management, familiar with BOM creation, revision control, and collaborative CAD environments
Preferred
Experience with composites or cryogenic designs for rocket flight hardware
Some background in FEA and hand calculations to quickly sanity-check designs
Benefits
Retirement Planning: Save for the future with a 401(k) plan that includes competitive company matching.
Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of a professional development stipend to advance your skills and expertise.
Flexible Time Off: Enjoy PTO as needed and holiday breaks to help you balance work and life, including two week long company winter breaks and paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage your own health needs
Remote Work Flexibility: Our team operates on a hybrid model. We expect you to work with your team for specific details on work location.
Health Benefits: LEAP provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at minimal to no cost for employees. Coverage for dependents and HSA are also available.
Insurance Coverage: We cover basic life and long-term disability insurance, with options to add extra coverage to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
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Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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