We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. What you'll do: Work with leadership and design counterparts to define Astrolab best practices for structures design, analysis, and test.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hawthorne, California
Salary
$150,000–$169,000 Per Year
Description
Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
As a Lead Structures Engineer, you and your team will design, develop, test, and operate planetary rovers and related hardware. You will be responsible for producing high-performance designs for challenging environments, with cradle-to-grave accountability. You will have the opportunity to develop and mentor other engineers while working on novel, complex mechanical systems.
What you'll do:
Work with leadership and design counterparts to define Astrolab best practices for structures design, analysis, and test
Design mechanical and thermal platforms at the architectural level
Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient
Set team priorities and manage progress through various program phases
Develop and train structures engineers
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5+ years of experience in a design role at an aerospace company
Experience with structural design principles, finite element analysis methods, structural test design
Experience developing hardware to meet space industry design standards and best practices
Proven experience leading a team through a design program start-to-finish
Ability to mentor and develop more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicable advanced degree
Proven experience operating to meet schedule targets in a fast-paced environment
Experience with NASA technical standards for design, analysis, and test
Experience with structural dynamics analysis and test methods
Experience with thermal analysis methods and tools
Benefits and Perks
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks