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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures
At a Glance
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Compensation
- : Senior Mechanical Engineer: $135,800-$176,400 Staff Mechanical Engineer: $1
- Posted
- 2026-03-11T17:32:11-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Requirements
4+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
4+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.
Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Design work in recent versions of NX/ Teamcenter.
Analysis work in recent versions of Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus.
Compensation & Benefits
Senior Mechanical Engineer: $135,800-$176,400
Staff Mechanical Engineer: $159,100-$205,800
Pay Range: California
$135,800
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$205,800 USD
Responsibilities
Own design of primary and secondary structures on a large scale space station.
Develop understanding of static and dynamic loads, vibrations, thermal and other environmental considerations to drive design decisions.
Perform mechanical design and analysis, develop manufacturing drawings, test plans, concept of operations, and follow hardware through the entire process.
Lead trades and own interfaces with sub systems.
Work with fabricators and technicians to improve designs, develop processes, and resolve issues.