Avionics – Mechanical Engineering Manager

We are seeking an Avionics Mechanical Manager to lead the design and development of mechanical solutions for component packaging and launch vehicle integration of flight avionics hardware for Nova’s first and second stages. This is a highly impactful role where you will guide a team of engineers through complex technical challenges, from early conceptual design, through manufacturing, integration, testing, and ultimately through flight operations.

Requirements

• Own the technical roadmap for stage avionics mechanical design on current and future vehicles
• Lead the execution of avionics mechanical designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations
• Hire, grow, and mentor a team of avionics mechanical engineers
• Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, avionics, thermodynamics, and rocket operations
• Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration
• Design, analyze, manufacture, and test flight avionics including enclosures and secondary structure
• Lead design reviews both internally and externally
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet the launch target

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!