Senior Mechanical Engineer Interceptor
U.S.-headquartered space robotics company developing robotic arms, lunar rovers, robotic satellites, spacecraft platforms, and on-orbit servicing capabilities.
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About GITAI USA Inc.
GITAI USA Inc. develops and manufactures space robotics and satellite systems for on-orbit servicing and lunar infrastructure construction, aiming to reduce the cost of labor in space.
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About the Role
You will lead interceptor mechanical development from architecture through manufacturing, integration, field testing, and redesign. You will design structures, interfaces, mechanisms, enclosures, fixtures, and ground-support equipment; resolve manufacturing issues; lead failure investigations; and guide design decisions across hardware development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least five years of professional experience in rocketry, missiles, launch vehicles, propulsion, or a closely related aerospace field
- Experience owning rocket or missile hardware from design through manufacturing, assembly, and testing
- 3D CAD, production drawing, GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, fastening, and design-for-manufacturing knowledge
- Structural mechanics, load path, vibration, shock, thermal effect, and mechanical calculation knowledge
- Experience leading complex hardware development or serving as a technical lead
- Experience working with machinists, technicians, fabrication suppliers, and test teams
- Rocket or missile propulsion system knowledge
- Ability to spend approximately 50% of time at remote test sites
- U.S. citizenship
- Current authorization to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical architecture and detailed design of interceptor hardware
- Translate incomplete requirements and constraints into practical mechanical designs
- Lead CAD, drawings, supplier coordination, fabrication, inspection, assembly, integration, testing, failure investigation, and redesign
- Provide technical direction and design reviews for less-experienced engineers
- Resolve manufacturing, assembly, and integration issues with machinists, technicians, suppliers, and engineers
- Plan and execute structural, environmental, propulsion-related, and vehicle-level tests
- Lead failure investigations and corrective actions
- Communicate trade-offs among mass, strength, stiffness, reliability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and test risk
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 90% coverage for dependents
- 401(k) match up to 3.5% with traditional and Roth options
- Stock option eligibility depending on role
- Relocation support for qualifying positions
- 12 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and paid sick leave
- Free snacks and drinks
- Regular team events