About Inflection Space Systems Inflection Space Systems is redefining how spacecraft are designed and manufactured. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Inflection is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own spacecraft structures, mechanisms, ground support equipment, and mechanical integration. This role reports directly to the CTO. This is a full-time, onsite role based out of Inflection’s HQ in Los Angeles, CA.
What they're looking for
- Own spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and mechanical integration from requirements through flight hardware fabrication and test
- Design spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and component packaging, create CAD models, drawings, and tolerance analyses
- Manage vendors and subcontractors
- Lead prototype builds, mechanical assembly integration, and environmental testing, diagnose and resolve hardware anomalies as they arise
- Select materials and manufacturing processes to reduce cost and simplify assembly
- Design for reliable, repeatable production
More about this role
About the role
Inflection is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own spacecraft structures, mechanisms, ground support equipment, and mechanical integration. This role reports directly to the CTO. This is a full-time, onsite role based out of Inflection’s HQ in Los Angeles, CA.
What you'll do
- Own spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and mechanical integration from requirements through flight hardware fabrication and test.
- Design spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and component packaging; create CAD models, drawings, and tolerance analyses.
- Manage vendors and subcontractors.
- Lead prototype builds, mechanical assembly integration, and environmental testing; diagnose and resolve hardware anomalies as they arise.
- Select materials and manufacturing processes to reduce cost and simplify assembly.
- Design for reliable, repeatable production.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience delivering complex hardware.
- Experience in CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and component packaging.
- Hands-on assembly and testing skills, with demonstrated...
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