Senior Mechanical Engineer I, Off-Planet Systems

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Department: Off-Planet R&D

ICON is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to assist in our Strategic R&D efforts.  As the Mechanical Engineer for Off-Planet Robotics, you will be responsible for the development of conceptual and detailed designs of electro-mechanical systems that will be used off-planet You will also conduct trade studies and ideation exercises, participating in our design review and systems engineering processes, and ultimately flying the hardware you have designed.  This role is an onsite role and is based locally in ICON’s Austin, TX laboratories, and will report to the Senior Director of Off-Planet Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute in the development of a robotic platform for lunar construction applications, focusing on motion platforms and dynamic fluid systems.
• Design and create prototypes using in-house and external fabrication
• Specify robotic servo-driven actuators using industry standards for aerospace applications, including mobile (rover-based) robotics, and large format, long reach robotic actuators.
• Run FEA and CFD analysis to provide safe and reliable engineered solutions for use in space.
• Provide hands-on, troubleshooting, and build support as well designing, implementing, and integrating solutions in a fast-paced environment with a quick AGILE development cycle.
• Create design solutions utilizing engineering methods with strong documentation processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary team members to procure, fabricate, test, and ultimately fly the hardware you have designed.
• Perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basisEstablish individual and team goals consistent with overall company OKRs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of recent experience designing mechanical system elements including electromechanical systems and/or robotics. .
• Strong experience in R&D product development environments, developing products that utilize and integrate with cutting edge technologies.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD tools, preferably Solidworks.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work with and/or take direction well from a variety of peer team members in other fields of discipline.
• Strong understanding of DFM principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.S. or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong understanding of optical principles, opto-mechanical design, and space environmental considerations. 
• Experience in mechanical design within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
• Strong thermal analysis skills.
• Past design experience in extreme thermal environments.
• Familiarity with serial robotic arm operations and design constraints.
• Experience in systems engineering principles: requirements development, implementation, verification, system integration, qualification and release.
• Experience in spacecraft systems design.
• Experience in Solidworks and PDM.
• Experience in structural FEA and CFD using ANSYS or similar tools.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and outdoor conditions.
• Physical effort may be required for the handling of supplies or materials (up to 50 lbs unassisted).