Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer, Thrust Vector Control
Commercial launch-vehicle developer building a reusable orbital rocket, Los Angeles area
| Employer | Commercial launch-vehicle developer building a reusable orbital rocket, Los Angeles area (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Senior |
| Pay | USD 132k–198k Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Spacecraft Systems Engineer |
About the role
The mechanisms team builds actuators, latches and thrust vector control systems that let a launch vehicle fly, land and be reused. This senior engineer is the technical and programmatic owner of a large cross-discipline mechanism system, working with guidance and control, avionics and software teams. The role covers requirements, architecture and verification through flight readiness.
What you'll do
- Define the concept of operations, requirements and verification plans for the mechanism system
- Lead integrated work across mechanical design, actuators, guidance and control, avionics and software
- Write and run test plans and set success criteria for development tests and flight readiness
- Anticipate technical and schedule risks and plan mitigations
- Coordinate design, manufacturing, integration and test schedules
- Handle emergent problems directly, such as test fixtures, sensor specification, test automation and root-cause investigations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or a related engineering field
- At least 5 years of experience in design, manufacturing, assembly or test of complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects on aggressive schedules
- Strong technical judgment and clear communication with engineers and leadership
- Experience balancing requirements, cost and schedule while driving integration and verification
Nice to have
- Background in actuator systems, flight mechanisms or thrust vector control
- Motor-control tuning and model-based design with MATLAB and Simulink
- Integrated hardware and software testing and verification experience
- Familiarity with reusability and rapid-iteration development
Pay & benefits
USD 132k–198k. The posting lists competitive salary and equity, paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
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