Overview
Design and Develop Aerospace Hardware
At Orbital Paradigm, we're building autonomous space reentry capsules to enable routine fast-return transport from orbit to Earth. We need a Senior Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to work on the design, simulation analysis, development and testing of advanced space hardware.
Responsibilities
- In charge of structural design, simulation and verification activities for aerospace structures and components.
- Perform FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for stress vibration fatigue and thermal loads.
- Support concept development through to detailed design testing up to AIT and qualification.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams aerodynamics propulsion systems manufacturing.
- Document engineering analyses assumptions and results for internal external stakeholders.
- Provide mentorship technical guidance to junior engineers.
- Contribute actively to design reviews help establish engineering best practices.
- Adapt to evolving requirements and fast-paced iterations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in mechanical / aerospace engineering or similar PhD a plus.5+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical / structural engineering.Strong expertise in structural simulation including static dynamic thermal and fatigue analysis.Solid understanding of aerospace materials and environmental testing shock vibrations thermo-mechanical.Experience with CAD software e.g CATIA NX SolidWorks.Strong problem-solving ability analytical mindset.Good communication documentation skills in English.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in aerospace automotive other high-performance industries.Experience in a startup small-company environment with fast design iterations.Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes machining composites additive manufacturing.Familiarity with systems engineering project management.Track record of successful design from concept to flight-ready hardware.Personal Attributes
Startup mindset proactive resourceful adaptable comfortable with ambiguity.Willingness to go beyond job description take ownership of outcomes.Team player strong collaboration skills.Possionate about aerospace innovation eager to contribute to company growth.#J-18808-Ljbffr