The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
You will own every structural and mechanical system on the interceptor: the airframe, internal structure, mechanisms, and the interface to the launcher. You will lead a team of ~5 mechanical engineers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience designing flight or high-load hardware
- Experience leading engineers or owning a major subsystem from design through test
- Expert in CAD, including large, complex vehicle assemblies
- Expert in structural analysis, including FEA for static, dynamic, and vibration loads
- Strong material selection experience for high-stress aerospace applications
More about this role
You will own every structural and mechanical system on the interceptor: the airframe, internal structure, mechanisms, and the interface to the launcher. You will lead a team of ~5 mechanical engineers.
The vehicle has to survive extreme launch, aerodynamic, vibration, and thermal loads. It also has to fit hard volume and interface limits set by existing launchers. You’ll work directly with the founders and with the propulsion, aerodynamics, controls, and electrical engineers. You’ll take hardware from first concept through ground test to live flight.
Lead the Mechanical Team
- Lead, mentor, and grow the mechanical engineering team, including hiring, setting priorities, and reviewing designs.
- Set the team’s engineering standards: CAD and drawing practices, GD&T, design reviews, analysis documentation, and configuration control.
- Own the mechanical schedule and technical risks, and give clear tradeoffs to founders and other teams.
Design our Interceptors
- Size the airframe and structures for launch, flight, and maneuver loads.
- Lead structural, vibration, shock, and aeroelastic analysis across every phase of flight.
- Own the outer mold line (OML) together with the aerodynamics...
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