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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. We remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for hiring as we look forward to the future of work. Click here for information on Aerospace's COVID-19 directives and safety procedures implemented to keep our workplace safe. Job Summary The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Space Systems Section in the Mechanical Systems Department provides technical support in design, analysis, integration, and testing of moving mechanical assemblies in space vehicles. All members of the section dynamically interact with other experts within the Aerospace Corporation, program offices, customers, and contractors to ensure mission success. The Senior Mechanisms Engineer will also provide opportunities to broaden one's experience in the areas of launch vehicle mechanisms and explosive ordnance, in addition to expanding departmental responsibilities. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA. What You'll Be Doing- You will perform analyses, modeling, planning, and reviews; and support hardware integration and test activities associated with moving mechanical assemblies on space and launch vehicles
- Review and evaluate mechanism designs, test plans, test data, analyses, and results
- You will provide technical support in technical exchange meetings, design reviews, hardware acceptance reviews, and in hardware integration and test activities
- S/he will use existing tools or develop new tools to assess mechanical component design and perform multi-body dynamics analyses
- Develop advanced analytical techniques, concepts, and tools
- Prepare reports and deliver oral presentations as needed
- Travel to customer and contractor facilities to support relevant reviews and testing as needed
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
- Typically (5) or more years of applicable professional or educational experience is required in the development of moving mechanical assemblies on space and launch vehicles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint on PC and/or Mac
- Familiar with software development with C, C, Java, MATLAB, Python, or FORTRAN to understand, compile, troubleshoot, modify, and create software tools
- Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical material to colleagues, contractors, and customers
- Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs (as required)
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Typically (8) or more years of applicable professional or educational experience is required in the development of moving mechanical assemblies on space and launch vehicles
- Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent
- Experience in projects involving the development of CubeSats, SmallSats, launch vehicles, space vehicle, and/or their subsystems
- Experience in mechanical designs, mass properties, dynamics, and computer-aided design, materials, and manufacturing engineering and technology
- Experience in hardware integration and testing
- Experience in multi-body dynamics analysis
- Experience with or coursework in machine design or mechanisms
- Experience using and developing software and scripts on Windows, MacOS X, Linux, and/or Unix systems
- Knowledge in engineering statistics
- Experience developing and maintaining online procedures and command media
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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