Mechanical Design Manager
About the role
In the role of Mechanical Design Manager, you will lead a team of engineers through the design, development, integration, and test of critical stage fluids system hardware. Specific design challenges include cryogenic propellant management systems, high-pressure gas systems, reaction control systems, and tank pressurization systems for a high-performance and fully reusable vehicle. Members of the stage fluids mechanical design team are the extreme owners of their products, responsible for the sizing of fluids components as well as the structural engineering required to mount the hardware to the vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical roadmap for stage fluids mechanical design on current and future vehicles
- Lead the execution of fluids designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations
- Create lasting technical standards and guides for space vehicle mechanical design
- Hire, grow, and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers
- Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, fluids, design for manufacturing, and space vehicle design and qualification
- Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in design or a combination of design, build, and test of space vehicle mechanical systems
- 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or similar
- Mastery of fundamentals in mechanical design, including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and design for manufacturing
- Project management experience including developing resource-loaded schedules
- Hands-on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
- Proficiency in relevant software tools (NX, ANSYS, Python, MATLAB, Excel, or equivalent)
- Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
Benefits
- Equity in the form of stock options for all regular, full-time employees
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks’ paid time off
- 10 holidays (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid family/parental leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog-friendly offices
Pay
- Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
- Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
Actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.