Mechanical Engineer

You will be building next-generation spacecraft infrastructure that turns orbit into a repeatable, reliable environment, not a one-way mission. The focus is reusability, rapid turnaround, and hardware that can fly, return, refurbish, and fly again. The Role This is a hands-on structures role owning spacecraft primary and secondary structures end to end. Design, analyse, build, test, iterate. No silos, no hand-offs. You’ll take a novel spacecraft structure from concept through flight and reflight, working closely with technical leadership in a fast-moving environment. What You’ll Do Design and analyse lightweight metallic and composite structures Own vehicle layout, interfaces, and structural trade studies Deliver FEM for launch provider and vehicle-level analysis Support integration, test, GSE design, and qualification Define test requirements for qualification and acceptance Work directly with vendors, partners, and stakeholders Skillset 8+ years in spacecraft, launch, or re-entry structures Proven ownership of flight hardware from concept to delivery Strong FEA capability (static, dynamic, transient) Hands-on build, integration, and test experience Excellent fundamentals in structures, materials, and manufacturing Confident with GD&T and 3D CAD (NX preferred) Bonus Experience Reusable or hot structures Fatigue and composites Startup or early‑stage environments Why This Role First-of-its-kind reusable spacecraft hardware Real ownership and technical autonomy High impact work with visible outcomes Small, elite team tackling hard problems fast #J-18808-Ljbffr