Senior Mechanical Engineer Interceptor

You will lead interceptor mechanical development from architecture through manufacturing, integration, field testing, and redesign. You will design structures, interfaces, mechanisms, enclosures, fixtures, and ground-support equipment; resolve manufacturing issues; lead failure investigations; and guide design decisions across hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture and detailed design of interceptor hardware
• Translate incomplete requirements and constraints into practical mechanical designs
• Lead CAD, drawings, supplier coordination, fabrication, inspection, assembly, integration, testing, failure investigation, and redesign
• Provide technical direction and design reviews for less-experienced engineers
• Resolve manufacturing, assembly, and integration issues with machinists, technicians, suppliers, and engineers
• Plan and execute structural, environmental, propulsion-related, and vehicle-level tests
• Lead failure investigations and corrective actions
• Communicate trade-offs among mass, strength, stiffness, reliability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and test risk

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least five years of professional experience in rocketry, missiles, launch vehicles, propulsion, or a closely related aerospace field
• Experience owning rocket or missile hardware from design through manufacturing, assembly, and testing
• 3D CAD, production drawing, GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, fastening, and design-for-manufacturing knowledge
• Structural mechanics, load path, vibration, shock, thermal effect, and mechanical calculation knowledge
• Experience leading complex hardware development or serving as a technical lead
• Experience working with machinists, technicians, fabrication suppliers, and test teams
• Rocket or missile propulsion system knowledge
• Ability to spend approximately 50% of time at remote test sites
• U.S. citizenship
• Current authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 90% coverage for dependents
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% with traditional and Roth options
• Stock option eligibility depending on role
• Relocation support for qualifying positions
• 12 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and paid sick leave
• Free snacks and drinks
• Regular team events