Structures and Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer

Description

What you'll do:

• Design, define, and develop fabrication, assembly, integration, test processes for Flight-qualified structural hardware, primary and secondary structures, metallic and composites assemblies, deployable mechanisms, actuators, hinges, latches and precision mechanisms
• Drive design for excellence (DFx) throughout all stages of the product life cycle
• Develop and institutionalize fabrication and assembly standards 
• Champion implementation of technology, processes, and methodologies to accelerate hardware development, build, test, and operation
• Lead investigations and determine solutions for non-conformances
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Hands-on work. Fabrication, assembly, test, and integration.
• Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes
• Outline detailed project plans and drive cross functional execution. 

• Design of the rover and other lunar hardware
• Collaborate with the cross functional team to develop the product, processes, facility, and supply chain simultaneously championing concurrent engineering
• Supplier development 
• Quality systems, data, and records management
• Development of internal design, construction, and verification specifications
• Configuration management
• Procurement and production planning

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience 
• 5+ years of experience working in production, R&D, manufacturing engineering, or test operations supporting structures and mechanisms for flight-critical hardware 
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, including precision mechanisms assembly and integration 
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 

• Master's degree in a relevant STEM field 
• Experience supporting human-rated spacecraft or NASA programs 
• Experience with composite manufacturing and/or precision machining 
• Experience using CAD modeling software; Siemens NX experience preferred 
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions across the product life cycle 
• Experience with ESD controls, precision cleaning, and cleanroom assembly requirements 
• Experience using instrumentation and sensors, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, accelerometers, thermocouples, and RTDs 
• Experience working with safety regulations and developing or implementing best practices 
• Experience using JIRA, MES/MRP software, and Excel 
• Working knowledge of SMC-S-016 and SMC-S-017 standards 
• Experience with non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques for metallic materials 
• Experience working with harnessing and familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.4, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620

• Must be able and willing to periodically travel (i.e. field testing events)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

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
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks