Lead, Spacecraft Mechanisms
$140k - $180kImpulsespace
Lead, Spacecraft Mechanisms Department: Vehicle Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Drew Boggio Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year Description As the Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms , you will own all aspects of spacecraft mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement while working with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design. Responsibilities Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on mechanisms and components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems Determine product roadmap of spacecraft mechanisms by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline mechanism development, test, and sustainment through production ramp Create and execute spacecraft mechanism test campaigns Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a mechanism Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types 5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms Professional experience managing and growing a team Preferred Skills and Experience Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in lead roles on spacecraft mechanism design and development Ownership of the technical development of a spacecraft mechanism through the entirety of its design cycle: conceptualization, system level trades, design, analysis, test, build, integration, and flight operations Experience in a startup or agile development environment Additional Information Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Impulsespace
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