Mechanical Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the mechanical design of assigned spacecraft hardware, including lunar rovers, lander interfaces and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).
Design structural components, assemblies and mechanisms for lunar rover systems.
Preparation of 3D models and engineering drawings for manufacturing.
Produce build-to-print technical documentation.
Create, review and complete component design specifications and conduct design reviews.
Develop sound conceptual designs, including trade studies involving material and component selection, with early consideration of manufacturing processes and design validation.
Perform rapid prototyping for early hardware testing and design validation.
Mature conceptual designs into detailed designs, ensuring structural and operational performance.
Maintain proactive coordination with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Proactively identify risks and anticipate technical issues, and define and manage mitigation plans.
Coordinate with suppliers, resolve manufacturing issues, support incoming inspections, and ensure the manufactured hardware conforms to the technical specifications.
Travel occasionally to other ispace offices and supplier locations
Support AIT activities through the mechanical design of MGSE with a strong understanding of structure assemblies and integration requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BS and/or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
5 to 10+ years of proven professional experience in mechanical design for aerospace, aviation or spaceflight applications.
Extensive hands-on experience with CAD software and engineering drawing production.
Advanced knowledge and proven experience in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, including RSS methods.
Strong understanding of mechanical structures, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Solid knowledge of mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes and coatings for spaceflight hardware.
Understanding of the design-analysis cycle and ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
Ability to independently drive mechanical design activities and take responsibility for assigned hardware and deliverables.
Proactive mindset, strong responsibility and ability to identify technical issues, challenge assumptions and actively driving problems to resolution.
Team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment, with the motivation and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in Solidworks, or equivalent CAD software.
Experience with industrial development projects in the space industry
Demonstrated experience in mechanical design of metallic and composite structures
Good understanding of design for manufacturing principles and manufacturing processes
Experience managing product BOM (Bill of Materials)
Understanding of structure and thermal implications on the mechanical design
Experience taking hardware through a complete project lifecycle, from concept to flight.
Practical knowledge of relevant ECSS standards