LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems

LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems Join to apply for the LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems role at SwRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics . About the Role The Mechanical Systems Group, part of the Department of Space Instruments and Payloads, is responsible for developing spaceflight instrumentation, structures, and avionics. We are seeking a Lead or Principal Engineer to support the full lifecycle of hardware development for spaceflight applications. Key Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary project teams in designing, analyzing, and building space instrumentation, mechanisms, and spacecraft hardware. Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions. Support R&D efforts to develop new technologies and promote innovation. Perform structural and thermal analyses using finite element software. Oversee supervision and fabrication of spaceflight hardware. Test hardware to ensure robustness against launch and space environmental conditions. Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices for hardware development. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. 8-18 years of experience in CAD design and FEA analysis. Knowledge of metallic and composite manufacturing processes. Experience with spaceflight mechanisms and deployable systems is desirable. Valid driver's license; ability to work shifts. Additional Requirements Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a government security investigation to access classified information. Location & Other Details San Antonio, Texas. Full-time, mid-senior level position. Industry : Research. Employment type : Full-time. For more info, visit our Space Systems page or contact us for application assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr