Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer, Entry Level with Security Clearance

About the role

Scaled Composites, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Mojave, California.

Responsibilities

• Selecting and / or designing system components
• Determining loads and system demands based on vehicle requirements
• Analyzing system performance with installation details, documenting the work, and presenting results for review
• Designing for fault-tolerant behavior of all critical subsystems
• Developing build documentation (drawings, work instructions) and supervising part and system fabrication and integration
• Developing functional, acceptance-level, and "qualification" level test procedures and conducting tests
• Providing system knowledge and expertise to, or potentially as part of, the flight test team for informed conduct of initial and ongoing vehicle flight testing

Requirements

• Understanding of and ability to analyze system behavior
• Knowledge of related system components and their functions
• Ability to operate test and vehicle instrumentation to verify system performance
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Ability and interest to work across multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule
• Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering discipline or substantial equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NX, Catia V5, or Solidworks
• Rapid prototyping experience
• Hands-on design and build experience
• Aerospace experience (work history, pilot's license, experimental aircraft building, etc.)

Essential Job Functions

• Mobility and ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials (Ground Power Units, fuel bowsers, small aircraft) with a force up to 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard, test equipment, aircraft avionics)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen, flight displays)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, test hardware, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)