Lead Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. As a Lead Structures Engineer, you and your team will design, develop, test, and operate planetary rovers and related hardware. You will be responsible for producing high-performance designs for challenging environments, with cradle-to-grave accountability. You will have the opportunity to develop and mentor other engineers while working on novel, complex mechanical systems.

What You'll Do:

• Work with leadership and design counterparts to define Astrolab best practices for structures design, analysis, and test
• Design mechanical and thermal platforms at the architectural level
• Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient
• Set team priorities and manage progress through various program phases
• Develop and train structures engineers

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a design role at an aerospace company
• Experience with structural design principles, finite element analysis methods, structural test design
• Experience developing hardware to meet space industry design standards and best practices
• Proven experience leading a team through a design program start-to-finish
• Ability to mentor and develop more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team

• Applicable advanced degree
• Proven experience operating to meet schedule targets in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with NASA technical standards for design, analysis, and test
• Experience with structural dynamics analysis and test methods
• Experience with thermal analysis methods and tools

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

About Astrolab

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Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Application Review

Stage 2: Recruiter Phone Interview

Stage 3: Video Interviews

Stage 4: On-site Interview

Stage 5: Offer

Stage 6: Hired

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