Planetary Vehicle Engineering Manager | Lead & Equity

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Weekly lunch stipend

Complimentary snacks and beverages

Monthly social hour on-site

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. located in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a Vehicle Engineering Manager to lead a team in the design and development of innovative planetary rovers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, leadership experience, and proficiency with CAD software.

This role includes maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, as well as participating in design and review meetings. Competitive compensation ranges from $166,000 to $187,000 per year and offers comprehensive benefits and equity ownership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical system engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
• Experience using CAD software for part modeling and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of interdisciplinary engineers within Vehicle Engineering.
• Create systems-level vehicle layout compliant with design requirements.
• Maintain schedule, development milestones, budget, and resource allocation.

Skills

Mechanical system engineering

Team leadership

CAD software proficiency (NX preferred)

Finite element modeling

Design for manufacturing

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Interfacing with thermal requirements

Interfacing with avionics and software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. located in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a Vehicle Engineering Manager to lead a team in the design and development of innovative planetary rovers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, leadership experience, and proficiency with CAD software.

This role includes maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, as well as participating in design and review meetings. Competitive compensation ranges from $166,000 to $187,000 per year and offers comprehensive benefits and equity ownership.