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3d ago

Snr Mechanical Engineer - (Spacecraft Structures)

Atlantic Partners Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

3d ago

$190k - $230k/yr Full time Senior Aerospace Ansys

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Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in spacecraft structures, responsible for owning the full-vehicle structure and serving as the architectural lead for a re-entry program in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

Own the complete structural architecture of the vehicle, covering primary load-bearing frame, heat shield interfaces, payload bay, and all secondary structures.
Steer structural design from early trade studies through detailed design, manufacturing, and integration; serve as the technical authority on structural decisions.
Perform and validate high-fidelity hand calculations and FEA using NASTRAN or ANSYS to ensure robustness during launch, orbit, and re-entry environments.
Define structural integration across disciplines, coordinating closely with thermal protection, atmospheric recovery, and manufacturing teams.
Develop and approve flight-ready manufacturing drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to guarantee correct fit and function on first assembly.
Lead hands-on build and structural testing campaigns, including static load, vibration, shock, and deployment tests, using outcomes to iterate the design.
Collaborate with vendors and fabrication partners (machining, composites, fabrication) to resolve issues and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Requirements

10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with full flight vehicle structures coverage from concept to build, test, and flight.
Experience as the structural architect for an entire space vehicle.
Proficiency in parametric modeling with SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
Strong GD&T expertise (ASME Y14.5) and ability to produce flight-ready manufacturing drawings.
Capability to perform high-fidelity hand calculations and FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS).
Proven ability to lead hands-on build and structural test activities (static load, vibration, shock, deployment).
Experience engaging with vendors and manufacturing partners (machining, composites, fabrication) to resolve issues and ensure on-time delivery.
Background designing for launch loads, orbital vacuum, and hypersonic re-entry conditions.

Technologies

NASTRAN
ANSYS
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Benefits

Incentive stock options
Annual performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match

Compensation

USD 190,000 - 230,000 per year

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site, Los Angeles, CA

Application Questions

Do you have experience in SolidWorks or Siemens NX for parametric modeling?
Have you served as the structural architect for a full space vehicle?
Have you managed complete flight vehicle structures from concept through build, test, and flight on spacecraft, launch vehicles, or re-entry systems?
Do you possess strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the ability to create and own flight-ready manufacturing drawings?

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12d ago

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

12d ago

$114k - $213k/yr Full time Senior C++ Cuda

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman offers a challenging, impact-driven software role in a secure, collaborative environment. This on-site opportunity in Los Angeles, CA focuses on C and C plus development with an active Top Secret clearance, delivering model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and scalable software architectures.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for junior software engineers
Develop software in C and C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase using modern C++ features
Build software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps
Design and implement software systems, applications, and architectures that enhance modularity, scalability, and reliability while maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements
Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained
Collaborate closely with Software Leads and Architects to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements

Basic qualifications for Principal Software Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience; PhD plus 1 year of relevant experience
Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within the timeframe set by management
Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time
Experience working in C/C++
Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (for example, C++17 onwards)
Ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Proven ability to design and code new software, as well as modify existing software to add new features
Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
Experience with open software or system architecture solutions
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools

Basic qualifications for Senior Principal Software Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; PhD plus 4 years of relevant experience
Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within the timeframe set by management
Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time
Experience working in C/C++
Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (for example, C++17 onwards)
Ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Proven ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
Experience with open software or system architecture solutions
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools

Preferred qualifications

Experience leading tasks to meet schedule, cost, and requirements
Experience with modern C++ standards and features, including C++20 onwards
Experience with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with CUDA and GPUs
Experience with high performance numerical or scientific computing, parallel computing
Experience developing for SWaP constrained environments
Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms
Familiarity with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum and DevSecOps

Technologies

C
C++
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
CUDA
Linux

Benefits

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
Discretionary bonus
Long term incentives

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Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Snr Mechanical Engineer - (Spacecraft Structures)

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

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