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Head Mechanical Engineer

1 month ago

Santa Monica, California, United States Outpost Full time
About Outpost

Outpost is a pioneering company in the space economy, developing innovative Earth return vehicles that enable safe and efficient payload recovery from space to Earth. Our flagship project, the Ferryall spacecraft, is supported by the U.S. Government, with four missions supported over the next four years. We're also developing the Carryall vehicle, designed to return up to 10 tons from space, significantly expanding the scope of what's possible for space-based operations.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Head Mechanical Engineer to lead our mechanical engineering team and be responsible for all aspects and full lifecycle of the design, analysis, construction/procurement, and verification of large spacecraft structural systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, analyzing, and building mechanical systems that have flown in space, and will be able to integrate thermal, NASTRAN, full system scale models, run full system analyses, and lead a team of mechanical engineers.

Responsibilities
  • Design, analyze, and build mechanical systems that have flown in space
  • Lead a team of mechanical engineers and ensure proper management processes
  • Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management
  • Write structural margins using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Create manufacturing and assembly plans for large scale spacecraft
  • Design and conduct structural development, acceptance, & qualification tests
  • Integrate mechanical systems with electrical systems
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics or related field
  • 8+ years of experience designing, analyzing and building mechanical spacecraft systems
  • At least 2 years leading one or more mechanical engineers
  • Work on-site in Santa Monica, CA
What We Offer
  • $180,000 - $225,000, based on experience
  • Incentive Equity
  • Annual Performance-Based Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k with Company match
  • Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee
Why Join Outpost?

We're a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're committed to building a team that reflects the best of the space industry. If you're passionate about space and mechanical engineering, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.