Mechanical Engineer (Dragon)

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Dragon) to advance the structural design of spacecraft and critical components for crewed and cargo missions. You will perform CAD/FEA analyses, lead reviews with suppliers, and drive design through production, launch, and recovery cycles.

The role emphasizes rigorous data-driven decision making, strong communication, and ownership of flight-critical systems with extended hours and travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or physics.
• 1+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
• 1+ years of hands on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems.
• Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment.
• Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers.
• Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery.
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work.

Skills

Leadership

Data driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (DRAGON)

A Dragon Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the continued development of critical components and the overall structural design of the most advanced human-rated spacecraft in the world. This capsule currently delivers cargo and crew safely to and from International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems
• Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment
• Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
• Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics
• 1+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
• 1+ years of hands on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
• Experience designing components on a high-performance vehicle
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data driven decisions
• Willingness and desire to exemplify extreme ownership of flight critical spacecraft systems
• Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Master's degree in an engineering discipline

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:

Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00/per year

Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company.

• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affraitive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].