Chief Mechanical Engineer, Space Structures

Responsibilities Lead the design of high-precision optical mechanical space payload hardware Oversee multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPT) Provide technical leadership over requirements definition, design, material and finish selection Leverage flight-proven design concepts to produce high quality novel designs Create/modify CAD models using top-down modeling techniques Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines Present design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers Develop and perform testing for proof-of-concept and/or qualification of new designs Support production operations with design of tooling and test equipment Provide regular status updates on cost and schedule performance Support program technical and management leadership as required Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in engineering Minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance Prior experience leading mechanical engineering in space structures programs Minimum 10 years developing 3D models of aerospace structures or mechanisms Minimum 10 years developing space-borne mechanical structures or mechanisms Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in engineering Graduate Degree TS/SCI security clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor