✨ About The Role
- The role involves the mechanical and structural implementation of stage fluid systems for the Terran R launch vehicle.
- Responsibilities include fluids routing and design trade studies, as well as hardware mounting structure design.
- The position requires conducting mechanical verification analysis of fluid system hardware, including hand calculations and FEA.
- The candidate will design mounting hardware for various fluid system components and routing.
- Incorporating 3D printing methods into fluid system mechanical design is a key aspect of the job.
- The role emphasizes Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Collaboration with various teams, including structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, and performance teams, is essential to meet launch requirements.
⚡ Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline is required.
- The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mechanical design experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency with commercial CAD packages such as NX, CREO, or Solidworks is essential.
- Experience with fluid system components and system testing is necessary for success in this role.
- The candidate should have project ownership experience and a background in manufacturing or vendor interaction.
- Familiarity with GD&T and FEA tools for structural analysis is important.
- The successful individual will be flexible to changes in strategic direction and take full ownership of their projects.