The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
You will own major structural and mechanical subsystems on the interceptor, such as airframe sections, internal structure, fin actuation, separation mechanisms, or the launcher interface. You’ll take them from first concept through analysis, fabrication, ground test, and live flight. You’ll report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead and work alongside the founders and the propulsion, aerodynamics, controls, and electrical 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
- 5+ years of experience designing flight or high-load hardware
- Has owned at least one subsystem from design through test
- Strong CAD skills, including complex assemblies and drawings with GD&T
- Strong structural analysis skills, including hand calculations and FEA for static, dynamic, and vibration loads
- Material selection experience for high-stress aerospace applications
More about this role
You will own major structural and mechanical subsystems on the interceptor, such as airframe sections, internal structure, fin actuation, separation mechanisms, or the launcher interface. You’ll take them from first concept through analysis, fabrication, ground test, and live flight. You’ll report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead and work alongside the founders and the propulsion, aerodynamics, controls, and electrical 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. At our stage, you’ll have real ownership: your designs will fly.
Design subsystems
- Own the design of your assigned structures and mechanisms from requirements through flight hardware.
- Run structural, vibration, shock, and thermal analysis on your subsystems, including hand calculations and FEA.
- Produce production-ready CAD models and drawings with GD&T, following the team’s standards.
- Contribute to vehicle-level work, including OML trades, loads analysis, and mass properties.
Integrate with other teams
- Work with propulsion and aerodynamics on thermal loads, structural margins, and...
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