Structures Design Engineer

About the role

Manage the design and development of spacecraft structures and secondary supports. Generate drawings, support spacecraft structure build, and assist with special projects dealing with structural products.

Responsibilities

• Create product specifications, negotiate design details, interfaces, test plans/procedures, and mfg/test processes based on program requirements.
• Assist in oversight for the integration of subcontracted hardware into spacecraft systems architecture.
• Generate engineering drawings and models with Creo and other design tools.
• Help disposition nonconformances and drive for process improvements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), or related field.
• 2 years of experience.
• Piece part and subassembly modeling in CREO or other CAD software and assembly drawing generation.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Detailed understanding of top-level assembly models, product structure, and billing of materials (BOM) definition.
• Understanding of design practices for release, redline, and engineering change notice processes.
• Comfortable working on interdisciplinary teams, internally and externally.
• Comfortable leading and conducting meetings with customers, vendors, and different levels of management.
• Knowledge in skills such as manufacturing process, soldering, mechanical assembly, electromechanical integration, etc. of flight equipment.
• Experience with Creo, and matrix laboratory (MATLAB)/Simulink.
• Ability to assume role as sub-system owner and/or lead multidisciplinary team for fulfillment of programmatic requirements.
• Ability to evaluate processes for non-value-added steps and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Group project experience, ability to collaborate with team members of different technical disciplines.

Pay

The base pay for this position within California is $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually. For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market-driven ranges.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.