Mechanical Engineer (COPVs)

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 95000 - 120000

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Vehicle Engineering Team you will own all aspects of the design analysis build test and integration of flight composite overwrapped pressure vessels working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this. This means cradle-to-grave ownership of the COPVs and development of next generation cutting edge bottles to support future vehicles and missions. This role is suitable for individuals with or without experience with COPVs although it is crucial that the individual has a passion for the products and composites.

Responsibilities

Design analyze build test and document both innovative COPVs and COPV mounting structures
Formulate the comprehensive cradle to grave Road Map for your hardware
Automate COPV development and processes to streamline design analysis and documentation
Work with and strengthen relationships with key suppliers who support COPV processes components and materials
Size COPVs for future vehicles understanding system requirements and trade space
Support first article build through the ramp to production in collaboration with the manufacturing team rolling in DFM and reliability improvements
Support development and qualification test campaigns in collaboration with the test team creating test plans to gather key learnings and demonstrate flightworthiness
Establish driving load cases and environments in collaboration with the loads/dynamics and thermal teams
Collaborate effectively and frequently with manufacturing working on the shop floor to understand fabrication processes incorporate feedback and address needs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2 years experience working with composite materials
2 years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing structural hardware
Passion for working with composites COPVs and high-pressure systems
Hands on experience fabricating composite parts either at university or in industry
Strong knowledge of hand calculations for structural sizing and model validation
Strong understanding of mechanics of materials material failure modes and associated analysis methods
Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes across both metallics and composites such as machining forming lamination and winding
Proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teams
Ability to communicate technical challenges explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
4 years of demonstrated experience designing and analyzing highly performant structures with space-flown hardware
Experience developing COPVs shown to be used in ground or space applications
Experience with structural testing validation and correlation methods
Experience working on a spacecraft or launch vehicle development effort
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with NX Teamcenter Abaqus and Woundsim

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

As a Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Vehicle Engineering Team you will own all aspects of the design analysis build test and integration of flight composite overwrapped pressure vessels working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this. This means cradle-to-grave ownership o...

Responsibilities

Design analyze build test and document both innovative COPVs and COPV mounting structures
Formulate the comprehensive cradle to grave Road Map for your hardware
Automate COPV development and processes to streamline design analysis and documentation
Work with and strengthen relationships with key suppliers who support COPV processes components and materials
Size COPVs for future vehicles understanding system requirements and trade space
Support first article build through the ramp to production in collaboration with the manufacturing team rolling in DFM and reliability improvements
Support development and qualification test campaigns in collaboration with the test team creating test plans to gather key learnings and demonstrate flightworthiness
Establish driving load cases and environments in collaboration with the loads/dynamics and thermal teams
Collaborate effectively and frequently with manufacturing working on the shop floor to understand fabrication processes incorporate feedback and address needs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2 years experience working with composite materials
2 years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing structural hardware
Passion for working with composites COPVs and high-pressure systems
Hands on experience fabricating composite parts either at university or in industry
Strong knowledge of hand calculations for structural sizing and model validation
Strong understanding of mechanics of materials material failure modes and associated analysis methods
Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes across both metallics and composites such as machining forming lamination and winding
Proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teams
Ability to communicate technical challenges explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
4 years of demonstrated experience designing and analyzing highly performant structures with space-flown hardware
Experience developing COPVs shown to be used in ground or space applications
Experience with structural testing validation and correlation methods
Experience working on a spacecraft or launch vehicle development effort
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with NX Teamcenter Abaqus and Woundsim