Mechanical & Structural Engineering (T

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

The team develops structural mechanical designs to accommodate payload requirements, provides structural support to the payload during integrated operations on the ground, and provides mechanical release and separation of the payload from the launch vehicle.

This position is for a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Payload Accommodations team. Creating and revising engineering models of various structural/mechanical components and assemblies in support of launch vehicle and mission requirements.

Perform trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.

Support identification of causes of problems and make engineering corrective actions where needed.

Develops design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improves performance and/or reliability.

The job assignment requires coordination with mission management, production sites, launch sites, suppliers, test facilities, and payload customers in support of design, production & test schedules.

Must have good oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate design and analysis solutions to technical management, program management, and our customer counterparts.

Bachelor

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or another related field

Familiarity with structural / mechanical system engineering design

Good communication and writing skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry/government standards

Ability to travel

Familiarity with Siemens NX or other CAD software

Project integration skills

Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred

Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees

Flexible work environments

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. E-Verify Participation poster ( English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster ( English / Spanish ).

A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted

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