Snr Mechanical Engineer - (Spacecraft Structures) - up to $230k Base + Equity

Snr Mechanical Engineer

• (Spacecraft Structures)
• up to $230k Base + Equity Atlantic Partners Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $190,000
• $230,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Stock options Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching 401(k) 2% match Life insurance Qualifications

GD&T ANSYS ASME

codes & standards FEA Manufacturing Full Job Description The Opportunity Our client is building the return lane from space with reusable vehicles that deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under 90 minutes. Think FedEx of space with precision landing capability within 50-100 meters. They are looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structures) with 10+ years of experience to serve as the structural architect of a re-entry vehicle . This is a role for a full-vehicle structural owner , not a subsystem engineer. You will define and own the structure across the entire mission profile, designing for launch loads, orbital vacuum, and hypersonic re-entry through landing . They are specifically looking for someone who has taken complete flight vehicle structures from concept through build, test, and flight on spacecraft, launch vehicles, or re-entry systems. What will you be doing? Own the structural architecture of the full vehicle , including primary load-bearing structure, heat shield (TPS) interfaces, payload bay, and all secondary structures Lead structural design from early trade studies through detailed design, analysis, build, and integration , acting as the technical authority on structural decisions Perform and sign off on high-fidelity hand calculations and FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS) , ensuring robustness across extreme environments (launch, orbit, re-entry) Define and drive structural integration across systems , working closely with thermal (TPS), atmospheric recovery, and manufacturing teams Create and approve flight-ready manufacturing drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) , ensuring parts fit and function correctly on first assembly Lead hands-on build and structural test efforts , including static load, vibration, shock, and deployment testing, and use results to iterate on design Work directly with vendors and manufacturing partners (machining, composites, fabrication) to resolve issues and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery The Company Our client is building the return lane from space with reusable vehicles that deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under 90 minutes. Think FedEx of space with precision landing capability within 50-100 meters. You'll join a mission-critical 25-person team backed by $37M in contracts from

NASA, U.S.

Army, and Air Force. With four total missions lined up

• you'll see your work fly to space and back. Benefits Incentive Stock Options Annual Performance-Based Bonus Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short
• and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance PTO 401k with Company match

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$190,000.00

• $230,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 2% match Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience in SolidWorks or Siemens NX for parametric modeling? Do you have Experience as the structural architect for a full space vehicle? Have you taken complete flight vehicle structures from concept through build, test, and flight on spacecraft, launch vehicles, or re-entry systems? Do you have Strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) + ability to create and own flight-ready manufacturing drawings?

Work Location:

In person