Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
As a Lead Structures Engineer, you and your team will design, develop, test, and operate planetary rovers and related hardware. You will be responsible for producing high-performance designs for challenging environments, with cradle-to-grave accountability. You will have the opportunity to develop and mentor other engineers while working on novel, complex mechanical systems.
What you'll do:
Work with leadership and design counterparts to define Astrolab best practices for structures design, analysis, and test
Design mechanical and thermal platforms at the architectural level
Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient
Set team priorities and manage progress through various program phases
Develop and train structures engineers
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field
5+ years of experience in a design role at an aerospace company
Experience with structural design principles, finite element analysis methods, structural test design
Experience developing hardware to meet space industry design standards and best practices
Experience leading a team through a design program start-to-finish
Experience mentoring and developing more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field
Experience operating to meet schedule targets in a fast-paced environment
Experience with NASA technical standards for design, analysis, and test
Experience with structural dynamics analysis and test methods
Experience with thermal analysis methods and tools
Benefits and Perks
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Beveragesunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Finite Element Analysisunmatched
Hardware Developmentunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Surface Explorationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
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