Staff Launch Mechanical Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent) as well as 7+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role
Experience with CAD (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA)
First Principles and complex structural analysis capabilities including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
Experience with motion control mechanism and over-center rotating devices; ability to create drawings and use GD&T effectively
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as high organizational skills in working on more than one project simultaneously
Ability to perform technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative; recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift of constraints change

Designing, building and operating the launch site
Responsible for some of Relativity’s critical launch infrastructure and Ground Support Equipment projects
Overseeing launch site design & build, launch operations, and new infrastructure projects including test and recovery sites
Reporting directly to the Manager of Test and Launch Structural Engineering
Working within CAD program (NX) as well as performing some FEA Analysis (Nastran and/or ANSYS) and hand calculations
Collaborating with the launch site civil and fluids engineering teams, various vehicle engineering teams, and the test team
Writing or reviewing procedures to test or use the equipment designed, analyzed, and built
Working with in house and outside fabrication companies to get parts built

10+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role
Experience working with AFSPCMAN 91-710
Experience Working with DOD, USAF, and NASA or experience in the aerospace (rocket) sector
Extensive experience with NX, ANSYS, and FEMAP
Experience with large steel/aluminum structures as well as mechanisms
Experience checking drawings and reviewing GD&T as well as experience with various standards, including American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 360, American Concrete Institute (ACE) 318, and American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1, ASTM, ASME, NASA, DoD, NFPA, API, and SAE