Mechanical Engineer

2 days ago


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

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) at The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for evaluating 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, command media, 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% (as required).
  • 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:

  • A competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
  • A comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

Equal Opportunity Commitment:

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.


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