Senior Mechanisms Engineer: Aerospace Actuation

Next Matter; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful long-term equity

Four weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

$100 monthly fitness stipend

Onsite EV charging

Job summary

Next Matter is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This role involves designing high-performance mechanical actuation systems for hypersonic strike vehicles, ensuring reliability under extreme conditions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in mechanism design, working with multidisciplinary teams, and collaborating on critical decisions. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and additional perks like catered meals and fitness stipends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanism design, analysis, and validation.
• Strong background in gear trains and precision mechanical design.
• Experience with hardware build, test, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical actuation systems.
• Lead the architecture and detailed design of mechanisms.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and life/reliability assessments.

Skills

Mechanism design

Mechanical systems analysis

CAD proficiency

Electromechanical actuators design

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Next Matter is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This role involves designing high-performance mechanical actuation systems for hypersonic strike vehicles, ensuring reliability under extreme conditions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in mechanism design, working with multidisciplinary teams, and collaborating on critical decisions. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and additional perks like catered meals and fitness stipends.