Mechanical Engineer (Los Angeles, CA)

Trusted Space, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a range of mechanical challenges from small components to electro-mechanical systems in an in-office Los Angeles setting. You will define requirements, build physical prototypes, and conduct testing to support qualification efforts for complex systems.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 4+ years’ experience, and a willingness to pursue a TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 4+ years’ experience.
• Willing to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience on spacecraft programs and subsystems.
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences including technical and non-technical peers.
• Familiar with DFA/T principles and prototyping/testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all phases of scientific and engineering projects.
• Uses SolidWorks, Thermal Desktop to perform engineering tasks and create new tools as needed.
• Develops presentation material and documentation for stakeholders.
• Leads or assists in architectural design, specifications and interfaces.
• Designs and conducts test and evaluation procedures to verify requirements.
• Supports risk and opportunity management activities.
• Performs trades and analysis to balance cost, schedule, and performance.
• Works with customers and SMEs to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Independent & team work

Presentation to diverse audiences

DFMAT principles

Prototyping & testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

4+ years experience in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Summary

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer

Position ID: TA285

Location(s): In Office; Los Angeles, CA

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Security Clearance Requirement:None, must be TS/ SCI eligible

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking an Mechanical Engineer who performs engineering activities to meet project objectives and requirements across a wide variety of mechanical engineering challenges (small components, avionics units, optical systems, electro-mechanical systems, thermal, etc.) including problem definition, design, analysis, requirement development, and implementation for complex systems. Develops physical prototypes of engineering solutions to support preliminary and/or qualification testing. Participates in efforts that develop recommendations and advice on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts.

• Participates in all phases of scientific and engineering projects such as research, design, development, testing, modeling, simulating, training, and documentation
• Uses industry-standard tools applicable to the associated engineering discipline (e.g., SolidWorks, Thermal Desktop) to perform engineering tasks; develops new tools as needed to support project specific work when industry-standard tools are insufficient
• Develops presentation material and documentation supporting engineering activities and communicates solutions to project stakeholders
• Leads or assists in formulating architectural design, functional specifications, interfaces and documentation
• Uses detailed specifications and adapt standardized techniques, methods, criteria and precedents to develop or modify portions of a system or program
• Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met
• Supports or leads all phases of risk and opportunity management activities
• Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
• Leads or supports development and refinement of concepts of operations and operational plans, through modeling, simulation, or operational software prototyping that make optimum use of existing and planned systems to meet mission needs
• As required, participates in the development of system concepts, system requirements, concepts of operations, and training requirements in every phase of the system development process
• Develops component, unit, subsystem, and integrated mission-level test, verification, and validation requirements and strategies
• Works directly with customer technical personnel and supporting subject matter experts to ensure requirements, operational concepts, and systems objectives are captured and met as intended
• Performs component, unit, subsystem, and integrated mission-level trades and analysis activities including modeling and simulation to predict expected system performance and determine solutions which will meet project objectives balancing cost, schedule, and performance
• Performs high-level through detailed functional and performance systems analysis, design, integration, and implementation that account for test and operational environments
• Able to quickly learn the basics of new tools, technologies, and development aspects of adjacent domains to support integrated engineering activities

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required
• Willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 4+ years’ experience
• Can work independently and as part of a team of his/her peers
• Worked on at least one spacecraft program performing subsystem or system design and/or testing
• Has experience setting and performing to technical milestone entrance/exit criteria
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences including technical and non-technical experts and peers
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturing and Test (DFMAT) principles and approaches
• Familiar with design prototyping and associated testing

Desired Skills and Experience

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Worked on multiple spacecraft programs performing system design and testing at various levels
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and testing a system / experiment
• Hands-on experience with DFMAT
• Developed multiple prototypes having seen a design through the full lifecycle of prototype development through manufacturing

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $230,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space

Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to their most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

This is a full time position