Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Department: Vehicle Design / Analysis / Integration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, California

Reporting To: Sean Ewing

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Turion Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with the Turion Space team to assist in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of our DROID vehicles and different subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines.
2. Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems.
3. Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support our rapid pace of design iteration.
4. Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.
2. 4+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience.
3. Experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred).
4. Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
5. Spacecraft design experience.
6. Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

1. Hands-on experience working on teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines.
2. Familiarity with welded structures and fluid systems.
3. Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings.
4. Ability to work and communicate well with minimal supervision.
5. Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction.
6. Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

ITAR Requirements:

1. This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

1. Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
5. Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
6. Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.