Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer

Quick Facts

Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer role owning system-level design and integration for complex mechanism systems.

Description

As a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical and programmatic owner for large, cross-discipline mechanism systems such as thrust vector control. You will lead system-level design and integration by guiding requirements, architecture, and verification across hardware and software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define system concepts of operations (CONOPS), requirements, and verification plans
• Lead integrated product activities across mechanical design, actuators, GNC, avionics, and software teams to ensure seamless system performance
• Drive development tests, functional verification, and flight readiness by authoring test plans, executing tests, and establishing success criteria
• Anticipate technical and logistical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and align priorities across engineering disciplines and schedules
• Coordinate the design, manufacturing, integration, and test schedules for complex mechanism systems
• Take hands-on ownership of emergent challenges, including designing test fixtures, specifying sensors, writing test automation, and leading root-cause investigations
• Travel occasionally to test and launch sites; may involve shifted or weekend schedules to support critical milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, or test of complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and deliver on ambitious schedules
• Strong technical judgment and ability to communicate complex concepts across engineering and leadership audiences
• Demonstrated experience balancing requirements, cost, and schedule while driving system integration and verification

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Actual compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

Hiring Range

$132,000 — $198,000 USD