Mechanical Design Engineer (Launch Site Ground Support Equipment)
Skills
- Proficiency in CAD (experience with NX/Teamcenter preferred)
- Experience with FEA and structural analysis tools (NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.)
- Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing experience
- Analytical programming experience (Python, MATLAB, Excel scripting)
- Knowledge of complex fluid systems: pressure vessels, valves, regulators, filters
- Familiarity with relevant standards (ASME codes, AFSPCMAN, NASA standards)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environments and perform field operations
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and activate structural, tooling/fixture, fluid, and transport equipment for launch site vehicle processing and launch
- Develop CAD models and run finite element analyses to validate designs meet internal and customer requirements
- Lead design reviews and coordinate activation and acceptance testing
- Serve as technical interface to customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Support flight inspection and refurbishment operations for pad umbilicals and ground interfaces
- Hands-on field work during ground system build, test, and activation alongside technician teams
- Collaborate on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system operations for non-flight hardware
- Provide continuing engineering and production support to maintain >99% uptime for GSE
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes for fluids and mechanical systems
- Document designs, test results, and lessons learned; communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (required)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Eligibility for stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards and ESPP
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts/perks
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