Mechanical Systems Engineer

13 hours ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. As a key member of our Vehicle Systems Division, you will be responsible for evaluating and designing moving mechanical assemblies and explosive devices for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and missile programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate moving mechanical assemblies and explosive devices for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and missile programs
  • Review and assess designs, analysis results, test plans, and applicable standards
  • Perform independent analyses and modeling of moving mechanical assemblies, deployment, and separation systems
  • Work closely with program offices to resolve technical issues and assure mission success
  • Prepare reports and provide briefings to customers and other stakeholders
  • Occasionally travel to contractor sites to attend design reviews and witness hardware assembly and testing
  • Lead technical efforts and mentor junior staff in support of program tasks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required
  • A minimum of 6 years of applicable professional experience in launch vehicle, spacecraft, or missile program support in areas of physical sciences or engineering is required
  • Willingness to occasionally travel and/or work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10%
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in a STEM field is strongly preferred
  • Experience with mechanical designs, mass properties, materials, and manufacturing
  • Experience with hardware integration and testing
  • Familiarity with multi-body dynamics analysis and hydrocode analysis tools
  • Experience with bearings, gear trains, moving mechanical assemblies, deployment, and separation systems
  • Knowledge of AIAA-S-114, SMC-S-016, and/or NASA-STD-5017A standards
  • The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management, program offices, customers, contractors, and colleagues is essential
  • Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior staff
  • An active TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $117,300 - $226,900, annual pay basis, and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, and education assistance programs.

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