Mechanical Engineer
Turion Space
Irvine, CA, USA
Posted on May 30, 2023
As a Mechanical Engineering, you will help design and build our satellites and satellite mechanisms. You will be part of the mechanical engineering team and work on the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of our vehicles and mechanisms.
- Application Deadline
- December 29, 2024
- Department
- Vehicle Design / Analysis / Integration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $100,000 - $130,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Sean Ewing
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Development: Develop and refine mechanical systems, including structural components, thermal management systems, and mechanical interfaces. Ensure designs meet mission requirements and industry standards.
- Integration: Work with engineering teams to integrate mechanical systems into spacecraft and satellite platforms. Ensure compatibility with electrical, thermal, and software systems.
- Testing and Validation: Create and execute test plans for mechanical systems. Perform performance and reliability testing to validate system functionality and compliance with specifications.
- Problem-Solving: Address and resolve technical issues related to mechanical systems. Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and technical manuals. Ensure all documentation meets company and industry standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, and mission planners, to address and resolve integration and performance issues.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with experience in designing and developing mechanical systems. Experience in aerospace or high-tech industries is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of mechanical system design, structural analysis, thermal management, and mechanical interfaces. Proficiency with engineering tools and software for design and simulation (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS).
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and collaborate with team members.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with significant experience in aerospace or space technology sectors. Experience with spacecraft or satellite systems is a plus.
- Advanced Skills: Expertise in mechanical systems design and integration techniques. Familiarity with high-stress materials, thermal control systems, and space-qualified components.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in mechanical engineering (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) are a plus.
- Industry Experience: Experience working in aerospace or space technology sectors, including understanding of the unique requirements and challenges associated with mechanical systems for space missions.
- Innovation: Demonstrated ability to contribute to innovative mechanical system designs and improvements.
ITAR Requirements:
- 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
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
About Turion Space
Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.
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