Senior Space Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a senior mechanical/propulsion systems engineer to own the mechanical design of the propulsion system hardware, from concept through flight qualification, and to support production and integration. In a small multidisciplinary team, you will define requirements, create concepts, run analyses, and develop flight hardware.

This role requires 10+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, CAD/FEA proficiency, GD&T expertise, and hands-on hardware development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 10+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis experience.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T.
• Strong foundation in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics and fluids.
• Ability to design, build and test hardware from concept through iteration.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of propulsion system hardware and related structures.
• Validate designs through concept, development, and flight demonstrations.
• Generate 3D models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents.
• Perform data analysis from testing hardware and iterate designs accordingly.
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans.
• Manage propulsion vendors and suppliers through hardware delivery.
• Maintain sub-system deliverable schedules throughout development and production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

CAD/FEA

GD&T

Hardware testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering background

Tools

CAD software

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a senior mechanical/propulsion systems engineer to own the mechanical design of the propulsion system hardware, from concept through flight qualification, and to support production and integration. In a small multidisciplinary team, you will define requirements, create concepts, run analyses, and develop flight hardware.

This role requires 10+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, CAD/FEA proficiency, GD&T expertise, and hands-on hardware development.