LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems - SwRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics : Job Details

LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems

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About the Role

The Mechanical Systems Group, part of the Department of Space Instruments and Payloads, is responsible for developing spaceflight instrumentation, structures, and avionics. We are seeking a Lead or Principal Engineer to support the full lifecycle of hardware development for spaceflight applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in designing, analyzing, and building space instrumentation, mechanisms, and spacecraft hardware.
• Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
• Support R&D efforts to develop new technologies and promote innovation.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using finite element software.
• Oversee supervision and fabrication of spaceflight hardware.
• Test hardware to ensure robustness against launch and space environmental conditions.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices for hardware development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8-18 years of experience in CAD design and FEA analysis.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience with spaceflight mechanisms and deployable systems is desirable.
• Valid driver's license; ability to work shifts.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a government security investigation to access classified information.

Location & Other Details

San Antonio, Texas. Full-time, mid-senior level position. Industry: Research. Employment type: Full-time.

For more info, visit our Space Systems page or contact us for application assistance.

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