Mechanical Design Engineer (Electric Propulsion)

Stanford Climate Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

401k

Stock options

Job summary

Stanford Climate Ventures is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Electric Propulsion) to work closely with a technical team in El Segundo, California. You will design and analyze critical electric propulsion hardware for spacecraft vehicles.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, particularly for aerospace applications. Benefits include medical, dental, PTO, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Experience in design and test of pressurized components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability in principles of mechanical design, fluids, and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Define and own mechanical design of electric propulsion hardware.
• Take designs from concept through completion.
• Generate CAD models and drawings with proficient application of GD&T.
• Build and test designs in the lab.
• Create qualification and acceptance test plans.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace applications

CAD software

FEA software

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA software

Job description

About General Galactic

General Galactic designs, builds, and flies advanced spacecraft that redefine what’s possible beyond Earth. Led by former SpaceX, Varda, Impulse, and Relativity engineers, our vision is to dominate cislunar space and build the railway to Mars – expanding access to high-energy orbits and enabling the next generation of missions along the way. Based in Los Angeles, California, we’re leveraging our paradigm‑shifting water‑based technology to reshape the space domain for good.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer (Electric Propulsion), you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical electric propulsion hardware for our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role within the company.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the mechanical design of electric propulsion hardware including critical thruster and cathode components, propellant management system, secondary structures, and more.
• Take your designs from concept through completion, including material selection, finite‑element analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Generate CAD models and drawings with proficient application of GD&T.
• Build and test your designs in the lab, and perform analysis to iterate on designs.
• Create qualification and acceptance test plans and qualify your designs through vibration, shock, TVAC, and other testing.

Requirements

• BS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar degree.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design and analysis, with a preference towards prior work on aerospace applications.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software, including deep knowledge of structural and thermal analyses.
• Experience with technical drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience in design and test of pressurized components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability in principles of mechanical design, fluids, and materials science.
• Experience in a fast‑paced startup environment or similar.
• Strong engineering background and first‑principles approach to problem solving even with incomplete or partial information.

Benefits

Benefits include medical/vision/dental/PTO/401k/stock options, and more!

Your salary and incentives will be determined individually on the basis of job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

General Galactic Technologies Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.