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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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turion-space logoTurion-space · Irvine, CA
$120K–$175K/yrFull-timeOn-site3mo ago
AssemblyCADDocumentationSolidWorks
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Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience
  • Experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
  • Spacecraft design experience
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Hands-on experience working on teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
  • Experience working on aluminum and composite materials
  • Familiarity with welded structures and fluid systems
  • Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
  • Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
  • Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 USD
  • ITAR Requirements:

Benefits

Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's successHealth Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household's emotional health and wellbeing.Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal 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.We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

At Turion Space, we're building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity's reach beyond it. As part of our Mechanical Engineering team, you'll help design and build the satellites and mechanisms that make our missions possible. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer , you'll work across the full development lifecycle from early concept and detailed design through analysis, fabrication, integration, and testing. You'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver flight hardware that is robust, reliable, and ready for space. This is a full-time , exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

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