Avionics Mechanical Engineer II

As an Avionics Mechanical Engineer for Terran R, you design and deliver mechanical and electro-mechanical systems that support avionics hardware. You tackle thermal, structural, and packaging challenges to ensure flight-worthy reliability in harsh space environments. You will iterate from first principles, perform analysis and testing, and work cross-functionally to bring flight-ready systems to life. This role offers hands-on problem solving and the chance to shape a high-profile launcher at pace. You will be at the core of turning ambitious plans into tangible, operational hardware.

• competitive salary and equity
• generous PTO and sick leave
• parential leave
• annual learning and development stipend

• Own design, analysis, development, and delivery of electro-mechanical avionics systems
• Design enclosures, electrical interfaces, and thermal accommodations integrated with launch vehicle systems
• Ensure hardware survivability in launch and space environments
• Address thermal and structural challenges with mass-efficient packaging
• Iterate designs from concept through qualification and flight
• Conduct analysis and testing to validate performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver flight-ready avionics
• Hands-on lab work: build, test, and debug hardware

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years in mechanical design, packaging, and thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronics
• Proven track record delivering mechanical systems from concept to flight
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent) and structural/thermal analysis tools
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a lab
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced teams

• strong communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• adaptability and fast-paced problem solving
• CAD (SolidWorks, NX)
• structural and thermal analysis
• thermal management