Mechanical Engineering Manager

Terran Orbital

Irvine, CA, United States
Base: $140,000 - $220,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Mechanical design principles
Spacecraft design and delivery
Team leadership and mentorship
Lead a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing the mechanical layout, structural subsystem design, and transition to production of spacecraft and related systems

Job Summary

  • Lead a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing the mechanical layout, structural subsystem design, and transition to production of spacecraft and related systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient and effective mechanical designs, identifying and mitigating integration risks.
  • Terran Orbital offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, and education reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Lead a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing the mechanical layout, structural subsystem design, and transition to production of spacecraft and related systems.

Salary

Base: $140,000 - $220,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical design principles
  • Spacecraft design and delivery
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Product development lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for space
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Management or leadership experience preferred
  • Proficiency with CAD tools
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship or eligibility for clearance

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