Avionics Mechanical Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap for stage avionics mechanical design on current and future vehicles
• Lead the execution of avionics mechanical designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations
• Hire, grow, and mentor a team of avionics mechanical engineers
• Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, avionics, thermodynamics, and rocket operations
• Design, analyze, manufacture, and test flight avionics including enclosures and secondary structure
• Lead design reviews both internally and externally
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in design, build, analysis and/or testing of avionics mechanical systems
• 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
• Project management experience including budgets and schedules
• Proficiency with CAD and analysis tools (NX, ANSYS, Excel, Matlab)
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout
• Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electronics component packaging for extreme environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal
• Exposure to high volume production and design for manufacturability
• Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
• Ability to perform thermal analysis and structures hand calculations
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• 10 days of holidays including end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
• Dog friendly offices