Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer (2026 Graduate)

Join our Structures and Mechanisms team as a Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer. You will be responsible for the full design, build, and test lifecycle of Terran R's integrated structures and flight mechanisms. This role offers hands-on hardware ownership and the opportunity to see the rocket come to life on the factory floor. You will work collaboratively with partner groups and be empowered to make decisions that directly impact flight hardware.

• Participer à la conception, à l'analyse et à la fabrication de mécanismes pour le système de séparation de la scène ou le système de déploiement du carénage.
• Collaborer avec des groupes partenaires tels que les structures, l'avionique et les fluides pour concevoir et construire de meilleurs produits.
• Assurer la livraison des projets dans les délais et le budget impartis, en intégrant autant de sous-systèmes que possible dans notre structure primaire imprimée.

• Hiring Timeline: We are actively hiring for immediate openings. Candidates should have completed their degree requirements and be available to begin full-time employment within 30–60 days of applying. If your availability falls outside this window, we encourage you to return and apply when you are within 30–60 days of being available to start full-time employment
• Fundamental knowledge of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics and instrumentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field
• Technical problem-solving, manufacturing processing, materials, surface treatments and hands-on hardware build experience
• 0-2+ years of experience in a full-cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test
• Fundamental knowledge of structures strength, stability and fatigue failure modes
• Experience with launch vehicle mechanisms and multi-body dynamics analysis
• Experience in a demanding fast-paced development environment
• Hands-on experience with fabrication/prototyping such as machining, 3D printing, welding, woodworking
• Proficiency with design engineering tools such as NX, Teamcenter, Ansys or Femap, as well as engineering scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB