Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Raptor Avionics)

Rocket Lab; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Raptor Avionics team. The role involves the design, manufacturing, and testing of avionics hardware for Raptor engines, requiring collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Engineering and substantial industry experience, ideally with a focus on mechanical design and analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

10 or more paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Design & Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify avionics hardware for Raptor.
• Document requirements for stakeholders through manuals and documentation.
• Coordinate testing and interface with vendors.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Analysis

Fluid Mechanics

Communication

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Python

MATLAB

Minitab

Job description

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (RAPTOR AVIONICS)

The Raptor Avionics team is responsible for the design, manufacturing and test of all avionics devices installed on Raptor engines. This role will be on a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers developing tightly integrated and application-specific hardware that provides advanced control and diagnostic capabilities to the engine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, test, and qualify avionics hardware and sensors used on Raptor
• Collect and document requirements to communicate to stakeholders through data sheets, instruction manuals and other product documentation
• Coordinate, execute, and document acceptance, qualification, and development testing of avionics hardware
• Interface with vendors and internal production teams to support new product introduction & sustaining engineering
• Participate in and prepare design reviews
• Investigate failures, document findings and drive corrective actions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Design & Analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or other technical field
• Experience NPI product lifecycle and scaling up of production
• Experience with Teamcenter/NX is desired
• Solid understanding in the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, mechanical, high voltage, or test instrumentation and control
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical devices, gears, actuators, motors, valves, regulators, or pumps
• Knowledge of Instrumentation, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, etc.
• Experience designing, building, testing and troubleshooting mechanical systems
• Experience designing and executing qualification testing
• Data analysis experience in Python, MATLAB or Minitab
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• Must be willing to travel < 10%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Propulsion Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive 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, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 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.

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