Sr. Mechanical Engineer I, Off-Planet Systems

ICON; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive Off-Planet Robotics hardware. You’ll design aerospace mechanical elements, perform trade studies, and bring concepts to flight.

Expect hands-on prototyping, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and participation in systems engineering reviews in a fast-paced AGILE environment. You will mentor engineers, conduct thermal and structural analyses, and contribute to the development of space-rated robotic systems for construction in

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to robotic platform development for construction applications.
• Design and prototype using in-house and external fabrication.
• Specify robotic actuators for aerospace applications and rover-based systems.
• Run FEA and CFD analyses for safe, reliable space hardware.
• Provide hands-on support and integrate solutions in an agile cycle.
• Create design solutions with solid documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to procure, fabricate, test, and fly hardware.
• Conduct daily tasks including transition between office and field work.
• Establish team goals aligned with company OKRs and mentor engineers.

Skills

Aerospace mechanical design

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Agile development

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S./PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS (FEA/CFD)

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Engineer I, Off-Planet Systems

Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description

ICON is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to assist in our Strategic R&D efforts. As the Mechanical Engineer for Off-Planet Robotics, you will be responsible for the development of conceptual and detailed designs of spacecraft and planetary systems, conducting trade studies and ideation exercises, participating in our design review and systems engineering processes, and ultimately fly the hardware you have designed. This role is based locally in ICON’s Austin, TX laboratories, and will report to the Senior Director of Off-Planet Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute in the development of a robotic platform for construction applications, focusing on motion platforms and dynamic fluid systems.

Design and create prototypes using in-house and external fabrication

Specify robotic servo-driven actuators using industry standards for aerospace applications, including mobile (rover-based) robotics, and large format, long reach robotic actuators.

Run FEA and CFD analysis to provide safe and reliable engineered solutions for use in space.

Provide hands-on, troubleshooting, and build support as well designing, implementing, and integrating solutions in a fast-paced environment with a quick AGILE development cycle.

Create design solutions utilizing engineering methods with good documentation processes

Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to procure, fabricate, test, and ultimately fly the hardware you have designed.

Perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis (e.g. Transition from office work to field work at a moment’s notice)

Establish individual and team goals consistent with overall company OKRs

Mentor engineers in their career development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

8+ years of recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.

Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools.

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

M.S. or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Strong thermal analysis skills.

Past design experience in extreme thermal environments.

Familiarity with serial robotic arm operations and design constraints.

Experience in formal systems engineering: requirements development, implementation, verification, system integration, qualification and release.

Experience in Solidworks.

Experience in structural FEA and CFD using ANSYS, or similar tools.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and outdoor conditions.

Physical effort may be required for the handling of supplies or materials (up to 50 lbs unassisted).

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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