Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Contract Duration 6+ Months
Pay range - $49.63 - $60.05/hr

Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Liquid Distribution Subsystem Responsible Engineer/Technical Lead for our Fluids team working on our pathfinding mission to the moon.
The Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership to the team, supporting members of your team, advising on technical approaches, and bringing your experience to our most challenging technical problems.
As part of your role, you will mentor and train other team members.
Work will include the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation.
You will plan out your component's schedules, manage risks, and develop mitigation plans for your hardware.
The Mechanical Engineer will work with both internal and external suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze components that will take us to the moon.
Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
8+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components
Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight
Experience with fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams to accomplish objectives
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Familiar with either agile or waterfall project management
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualification:
M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
Systems Engineering experience, specifically requirements and interface definition, management, and verification
Cryogenic fluids experience
Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
Experience with upper stages and spacecraft
Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system

Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Company:
Founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth to create that future by developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems that are safe, low cost, and serve the needs of all civil, commercial, and defense customers. They're committed to building a road to space so our children can build the future.
Our client embraces a culture of inclusion and belonging. They encourage diversity in employment across race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Space is for everyone.

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