Senior Mechanical Engineer Kick StageDepartment Vehicle EngineeringEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 140000 - 180000 yearDescriptionAs a Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Vehicle Engineering Team you will own all aspects of the design analysis build test and integration of flight hardware - working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this. This means cradle-to-grave ownership of pressurized andor unpressurized structures in support of Impulses collection of next generation advanced propulsion space vehicles.ResponsibilitiesDesign analyze build test and document innovative structures example systems include primary structure weldments tank internal fluidstructural devices payload attachment fittings and stage propulsionavionics integration hardwareSteer system definition layout requirements and verificationSupport first article build through the ramp to production in collaboration with the manufacturing team rolling in DFM and reliability improvementsSupport development and qualification test campaigns in collaboration with the test team creating test plans to gather key learnings and demonstrate flightworthinessEstablish driving load cases and environments in collaboration with the loadsdynamics and thermal teamsCollaborate effectively with partner teams such as propulsion avionics and GNC to create a high performing integrated systemMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field5 years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing structural aerospace hardwareStrong knowledge of strength and stability hand calculations for structural sizing and model validationStrong understanding of mechanics of materials material failure modes and associated analysis methodsFamiliarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes such as machining welding forming and joining methodsProficiency with CAD software and assembly managementDemonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teamsAbility to communicate technical challenges explain rationale andor resolve concernsPreferred Skills and ExperienceMasters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field7 years of demonstrated experience designing and analyzing highly performant structures with space-flown hardwareExperience with aerospace aluminum welding inspection and allowables developmentExperience with composite primary or secondary structure design analysis and testingExperience with payload accommodations testing and validationExperience with structural testing validation and correlation methodsExperience working on a launch vehicle development effortExperience in a startup or agile development environmentExperience with NX Teamcenter Ansys and FEMAPAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.