Staff Mechanical Engineer in California

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Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer  to join our growing team. Reporting to the   Integrated Product Team Lead – Reaction Wheels the Staff Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design and development, analysis, prototype and qualification Reaction Wheel components and modules capable of withstanding launch vehicle and space environments. Associated design efforts will include mass optimization, vibration attenuation, tuned thermal properties, and...

The Staff Mechanical Engineer has responsibility for mechanical and electromechanical design and systems integration of company products. This individual has a significant impact on product innovation, cost, schedule, and feature set.  This individual will retain technical ownership of mechanical designs and is responsible for the system assembly throughout the design, development, production, and support phases.  This role relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals per plan, develop creative design concepts independently, and be able to apply advanced simulation tools to ensure product reliability.  Efficient performance of a variety of complicated tasks is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Product development activities ranging from conceptual development, prototyping, and design validation to manufacturing and existing product support; may work individually or lead or direct the work of...