General Galactic is a space tech startup developing advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As a Structures Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical spacecraft structures and mechanisms across our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Own structural system design, component selection, and integration for spacecraft vehicles, propulsion systems, ground test hardware, and associated hardware
- Own structural analyses including load paths, modal analyses, coupled loads, shock, safety margins, and interfaces
- Design and integrate mechatronic systems that support key vehicle functions
- Develop and maintain simulations, calculations, and models to guide design decisions
- Create CAD models, drawings, interface definitions, assembly procedures, test procedures, and engineering documentation
- Plan, execute, and troubleshoot testing of structural systems
More about this role
About General Galactic
General Galactic designs, builds, and flies advanced spacecraft that redefine what’s possible beyond Earth. Led by former SpaceX, Varda, Impulse, and Relativity engineers, our vision is to dominate cislunar space and build the railway to Mars – expanding access to high-energy orbits and enabling the next generation of missions along the way. Based in Los Angeles, California, we’re leveraging our paradigm-shifting water-based technology to reshape the space domain for good.
Job Description
As a Structures Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical spacecraft structures and mechanisms across our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with experience using fundamentals in mechanical design, statics, dynamics, materials science, and manufacturing to design and analyze hardware. You will have the opportunity to own major vehicle...
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