Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer | Space Hardware Location: Los Angeles Area, CA (South Bay) Work Arrangement: On-site Employment Type: Full-time About the Opportunity We're working with an early-stage space technology company developing advanced mechanical hardware for spacecraft, robotic systems, and future space infrastructure. Following continued growth across its engineering teams, the business is looking to appoint several experienced Mechanical Engineers across different technical specialisms, including mechanical design, structures, mechanisms, and robotics. These opportunities would suit engineers who enjoy taking ownership of complex hardware, working through challenging technical problems, and remaining closely involved throughout the full product development lifecycle. The Role Depending on your technical background and experience, you could be responsible for: * Leading mechanical design and development from initial concepts and requirements through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and qualification. * Designing complex mechanical assemblies, structures, and electromechanical systems for demanding aerospace applications. * Producing detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, GD\&T, and tolerance analyses. * Performing engineering calculations, technical trade studies, and structural or mechanical analysis. * Working closely with manufacturing, electrical, thermal, and software engineers to develop integrated hardware. * Supporting prototype builds, hardware testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements. * Taking technical ownership of critical components or subsystems, with opportunities to influence wider engineering decisions. We are particularly interested in engineers with experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical Design \& Structures * Primary and secondary structures, lightweight assemblies, and load-bearing hardware. * Structural analysis, FEA, vibration, shock, fatigue, and mechanical qualification. Mechanisms \& Actuation * Precision mechanisms, actuators, gearboxes, bearings, hinges, linkages, and deployable systems. * Mechanical motion systems, drivetrain design, friction, backlash, and reliability. Robotics \& Space Hardware * Mechanical systems for rovers, robotic vehicles, or other autonomous platforms. * Electromechanical integration, mechanisms, and hardware developed for extreme operating environments. You do not need experience across every specialism. We are recruiting across several positions and are interested in engineers who bring particular strength in one or more of these areas. What We're Looking For * A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. * Spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development. * Strong experience designing and developing complex mechanical hardware. * Proficiency with professional CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or CATIA. * A good understanding of mechanical analysis, engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and GD\&T. * Experience taking hardware through design, prototyping, manufacturing, integration, or testing. * Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to solve technical problems independently. * Experience taking ownership of designs and working effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. What's on Offer * Multiple opportunities across senior and principal-level mechanical engineering. * Significant technical ownership within a growing space technology company. * Opportunities to work on complex flight hardware from early development through testing and qualification. * Close collaboration with experienced engineers across several disciplines. * Medical, dental, and vision coverage. * Retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays. * Competitive equity available. Export Control Requirements This position involves access to technology subject to US export controls, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is subject to eligibility to access the relevant technology in accordance with applicable regulations, including any required government authorization. Interested? If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a hands-on position with meaningful technical responsibility, we'd be interested in hearing from you. We're happy to discuss the different opportunities available and identify which would best suit your experience.
About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid As a Principal Mechanical Engineer , you provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise for industrial utility and energy systems across Ingredion facilities and business segments to achieve manufacturing, safety, quality, reliability, sustainability, energy, and cost objectives. The role is the Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utilities, with primary emphasis on boilers and feedwater systems, HRSGs, steam and gas turbines, combined-cycle cogeneration (CHP) and related balance-of-plant equipment, steam, fuel, and compressed-air distribution, and pressure-relief systems. The engineer supports utility master planning, system design, equipment selection and specification, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, project development and review, commissioning, startup, and post-implementation performance verification. Provides a high level of technical leadership through mentoring engineers, resolves complex technical issues, develops and deploys global engineering standards, Best Operating Practices, and asset-management strategies. This role reports to the Director of Global Process Engineering, Utilities What You Will Do: Technical Competencies * Provide global mechanical engineering leadership and technical expertise for industrial utility systems, including system assessments, utility master planning, engineering studies, design specifications, piping specifications, equipment specifications, design reviews, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle improvement. * Demonstrate deep technical experience with boilers using natural gas, wood, LPG, biogas, coal, or other fuels; boiler feedwater systems; deaerators; HRSGs; steam distribution; pressure reduction; condensate recovery; boiler auxiliaries; pressure-reducing valves; and safety valves. * Demonstrate working knowledge of steam turbines, gas turbines, combined-cycle cogeneration, and CHP systems, microturbines, gas compressors, generators, heat recovery, balance-of-plant equipment, operating modes, performance monitoring, and integration with plant utility demand. * Apply expertise in utility distribution systems, including steam, compressed air, and fuels such as natural gas, LPG, biogas, and hydrogen, with emphasis on safe design, pressure control, integrity, reliability, and energy-loss reduction. * Develop utility mass and energy balances, demand profiles, capacity and redundancy assessments, equipment sizing, hydraulic analyses, and efficiency evaluations to improve reliability, resilience, energy intensity, emissions performance, and total cost of ownership. * Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement for utility systems, including recurring failures, capacity limitations, unstable operation, energy losses, corrosion, vibration, water hammer, pressure-control issues, and mechanical integrity concerns. * Lead critical utility asset management for cogeneration and other high-risk equipment, including asset database governance, mechanical repair-shop qualification, new-vendor qualification, lifecycle planning, and risk-based maintenance strategies. * Evaluate capital projects to ensure appropriate technology selection, complete utility scope and tie-in requirements, correct design basis and equipment sizing, maintainability, constructability, commissioning readiness, budget adequacy, and alignment with business objectives. Core Competencies * Applies engineering and financial analysis to prioritize utility reliability, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and lifecycle-cost opportunities. * Engages operations, maintenance, engineering, EHSSQ, procurement, and business stakeholders on complex utility issues and drives collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions. * Identifies mechanical integrity, process safety, environmental, and operational gaps in utility systems and drives improvements to strengthen global EHSSQ compliance. * Identifies and deploys best-in-class utility technologies, condition-monitoring practices. * Leads deviation treatment and root cause resolution for the most complex utility and mechanical problems across multiple sites, implementing sustainable solutions with local teams. * Apply knowledge of IPS operational governance, process standardization, and deviation treatment to utility systems and critical equipment. * Develops prioritized utility Best Operating Practices (BOPs), critical operating and maintenance routines, training, and adherence tracking. * Documents and shares utility performance improvements, success cases, and lessons learned to improve key performance indicators and drive global standardization. Behavioral Competencies * Use an elevated level of industry knowledge and expertise to deliver critical business objectives. * Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to collaborate within multi-disciplined groups to deliver results. * Drives global collaboration to improve knowledge and services across the Ingredion network. * Utilize finite resources across multiple regions to efficiently address technical requirements. * Actively develops early-career process engineers through Mentorship and Training. What You Will Bring: * Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. * Extensive experience in Mechanical engineering and plant manufacturing required. Experience with multi-site, regional, or global experience preferred. Who You Are: * Uses a high level of industry knowledge and expertise to deliver critical business objectives. * Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to collaborate within multi-disciplined groups to deliver results. * Drives global collaboration to improve knowledge and services across the Ingredion network. * Utilize finite resources across multiple regions to efficiently address technical requirements. * Actively develops early-career process engineers through Mentorship and Training. Why Join Ingredion? Discover Why Ingredion Is The Ideal Place To Advance Your Career With Our Exceptional Rewards And Benefits Package Designed To Help You Thrive. Create The Future With Us And Enjoy: * Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success. * Comprehensive Benefits \& Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being * Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally. * Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement. * Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally * Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country Pay Range: $123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any). Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise for industrial utility and energy systems across Ingredion facilities and business segments to achieve manufacturing, safety, quality, reliability, sustainability, energy, and cost objectives. The role is the Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utilities, with primary emphasis on boilers and feedwater systems, HRSGs, steam and gas turbines, combined-cycle cogeneration (CHP) and related balance-of-plant equipment, steam, fuel, and compressed-air distribution, and pressure-relief systems. The engineer supports utility master planning, system design, equipment selection and specification, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, project development and review, commissioning, startup, and post-implementation performance verification. Provides a high level of technical leadership through mentoring engineers, resolves complex technical issues, develops and deploys global engineering standards, Best Operating Practices, and asset-management strategies. This role reports to the Director of Global Process Engineering, Utilities What you will do: Technical Competencies * Provide global mechanical engineering leadership and technical expertise for industrial utility systems, including system assessments, utility master planning, engineering studies, design specifications, piping specifications, equipment specifications, design reviews, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle improvement. * Demonstrate deep technical experience with boilers using natural gas, wood, LPG, biogas, coal, or other fuels; boiler feedwater systems; deaerators; HRSGs; steam distribution; pressure reduction; condensate recovery; boiler auxiliaries; pressure-reducing valves; and safety valves. * Demonstrate working knowledge of steam turbines, gas turbines, combined-cycle cogeneration, and CHP systems, microturbines, gas compressors, generators, heat recovery, balance-of-plant equipment, operating modes, performance monitoring, and integration with plant utility demand. * Apply expertise in utility distribution systems, including steam, compressed air, and fuels such as natural gas, LPG, biogas, and hydrogen, with emphasis on safe design, pressure control, integrity, reliability, and energy-loss reduction. * Develop utility mass and energy balances, demand profiles, capacity and redundancy assessments, equipment sizing, hydraulic analyses, and efficiency evaluations to improve reliability, resilience, energy intensity, emissions performance, and total cost of ownership. * Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement for utility systems, including recurring failures, capacity limitations, unstable operation, energy losses, corrosion, vibration, water hammer, pressure-control issues, and mechanical integrity concerns. * Lead critical utility asset management for cogeneration and other high-risk equipment, including asset database governance, mechanical repair-shop qualification, new-vendor qualification, lifecycle planning, and risk-based maintenance strategies. * Evaluate capital projects to ensure appropriate technology selection, complete utility scope and tie-in requirements, correct design basis and equipment sizing, maintainability, constructability, commissioning readiness, budget adequacy, and alignment with business objectives. Core Competencies * Applies engineering and financial analysis to prioritize utility reliability, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and lifecycle-cost opportunities. * Engages operations, maintenance, engineering, EHSSQ, procurement, and business stakeholders on complex utility issues and drives collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions. * Identifies mechanical integrity, process safety, environmental, and operational gaps in utility systems and drives improvements to strengthen global EHSSQ compliance. * Identifies and deploys best-in-class utility technologies, condition-monitoring practices. * Leads deviation treatment and root cause resolution for the most complex utility and mechanical problems across multiple sites, implementing sustainable solutions with local teams. * Apply knowledge of IPS operational governance, process standardization, and deviation treatment to utility systems and critical equipment. * Develops prioritized utility Best Operating Practices (BOPs), critical operating and maintenance routines, training, and adherence tracking. * Documents and shares utility performance improvements, success cases, and lessons learned to improve key performance indicators and drive global standardization. Behavioral Competencies * Use an elevated level of industry knowledge and expertise to deliver critical business objectives. * Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to collaborate within multi-disciplined groups to deliver results. * Drives global collaboration to improve knowledge and services across the Ingredion network. * Utilize finite resources across multiple regions to efficiently address technical requirements. * Actively develops early-career process engineers through Mentorship and Training. What you will bring: * Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. * Extensive experience in Mechanical engineering and plant manufacturing required. Experience with multi-site, regional, or global experience preferred. Who you are: * Uses a high level of industry knowledge and expertise to deliver critical business objectives. * Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to collaborate within multi-disciplined groups to deliver results. * Drives global collaboration to improve knowledge and services across the Ingredion network. * Utilize finite resources across multiple regions to efficiently address technical requirements. * Actively develops early-career process engineers through Mentorship and Training. Why Join Ingredion? Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy: * Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success. * Comprehensive Benefits \& Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being * Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally. * Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement. * Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally * Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel. #LI-JS1 #LI-HYBRID We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Relocation Available: Yes, Within CountryPay Range: $123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any). Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise for industrial utility and energy systems across Ingredion facilities and business segments to achieve manufacturing, safety, quality, reliability, sustainability, energy, and cost objectives. The role is the Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utilities, with primary emphasis on boilers and feedwater systems, HRSGs, steam and gas turbines, combined-cycle cogeneration (CHP) and related balance-of-plant equipment, steam, fuel, and compressed-air distribution, and pressure-relief systems. The engineer supports utility master planning, system design, equipment selection and specification, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, project development and review, commissioning, startup, and post-implementation performance verification. Provides a high level of technical leadership through mentoring engineers, resolves complex technical issues, develops and deploys global engineering standards, Best Operating Practices, and asset-management strategies. This role reports to the Director of Global Process Engineering, Utilities What you will do: Technical Competencies * Provide global mechanical engineering leadership and technical expertise for industrial utility systems, including system assessments, utility master planning, engineering studies, design specifications, piping specifications, equipment specifications, design reviews, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle improvement. * Demonstrate deep technical experience with boilers using natural gas, wood, LPG, biogas, coal, or other fuels; boiler feedwater systems; deaerators; HRSGs; steam distribution; pressure reduction; condensate recovery; boiler auxiliaries; pressure-reducing valves; and safety valves. * Demonstrate working knowledge of steam turbines, gas turbines, combined-cycle cogeneration, and CHP systems, microturbines, gas compressors, generators, heat recovery, balance-of-plant equipment, operating modes, performance monitoring, and integration with plant utility demand. * Apply expertise in utility distribution systems, including steam, compressed air, and fuels such as natural gas, LPG, biogas, and hydrogen, with emphasis on safe design, pressure control, integrity, reliability, and energy-loss reduction. * Develop utility mass and energy balances, demand profiles, capacity and redundancy assessments, equipment sizing, hydraulic analyses, and efficiency evaluations to improve reliability, resilience, energy intensity, emissions performance, and total cost of ownership. * Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement for utility systems, including recurring failures, capacity limitations, unstable operation, energy losses, corrosion, vibration, water hammer, pressure-control issues, and mechanical integrity concerns. * Lead critical utility asset management for cogeneration and other high-risk equipment, including asset database governance, mechanical repair-shop qualification, new-vendor qualification, lifecycle planning, and risk-based maintenance strategies. * Evaluate capital projects to ensure appropriate technology selection, complete utility scope and tie-in requirements, correct design basis and equipment sizing, maintainability, constructability, commissioning readiness, budget adequacy, and alignment with business objectives. Core Competencies * Applies engineering and financial analysis to prioritize utility reliability, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and lifecycle-cost opportunities. * Engages operations, maintenance, engineering, EHSSQ, procurement, and business stakeholders on complex utility issues and drives collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions. * Identifies mechanical integrity, process safety, environmental, and operational gaps in utility systems and drives improvements to strengthen global EHSSQ compliance. * Identifies and deploys best-in-class utility technologies, condition-monitoring practices. * Leads deviation treatment and root cause resolution for the most complex utility and mechanical problems across multiple sites, implementing sustainable solutions with local teams. * Apply knowledge of IPS operational governance, process standardization, and deviation treatment to utility systems and critical equipment. * Develops prioritized utility Best Operating Practices (BOPs), critical operating and maintenance routines, training, and adherence tracking. * Documents and shares utility performance improvements, success cases, and lessons learned to improve key performance indicators and drive global standardization. Behavioral Competencies * Use an elevated level of industry knowledge and expertise to deliver critical business objectives. * Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to collaborate within multi-disciplined groups to deliver results. * Drives global collaboration to improve knowledge and services across the Ingredion network. * Utilize finite resources across multiple regions to efficiently address technical requirements. * Actively develops early-career process engineers through Mentorship and Training. What you will bring: * Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. * Extensive experience in Mechanical engineering and plant manufacturing required. Experience with multi-site, regional, or global experience preferred. Who you are: * Uses a high level of industry knowledge and expertise to deliver critical business objectives. * Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to collaborate within multi-disciplined groups to deliver results. * Drives global collaboration to improve knowledge and services across the Ingredion network. * Utilize finite resources across multiple regions to efficiently address technical requirements. * Actively develops early-career process engineers through Mentorship and Training. Why Join Ingredion? Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy: * Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success. * Comprehensive Benefits \& Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being * Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally. * Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement. * Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally * Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel. #LI-JS1 #LI-HYBRID We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Relocation Available: Yes, Within CountryPay Range: $123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any). Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer, to lead the Mechanical Engineering discipline for Nyx Earth, ensuring that mechanical systems are robust, justified, verified, and ready for flight. As a Principal you will manage a team of Mechanical Engineers, drive structural design and verification activities, and ensure technical excellence across structural analysis, testing, qualification, and verification. You will coordinate your work with the Principal CAD Engineer and with the Vehicle Mechanical Architect, under the guidance of the Mechanical Design Lead. You will play a key role in enabling the successful development of one of Europe's most ambitious space vehicles. Key Responsibilities * Lead the Mechanical Engineering team, defining priorities, supporting growth, and ensuring engineering excellence and delivery. * Support and collaborate to the mechanical design of the spacecraft and its major assemblies, ensuring structurally efficient, robust, manufacturable, and verifiable design solutions throughout the development lifecycle. * Provide technical leadership on the design of primary and secondary structures, large assemblies, equipment supports, and critical mechanical interfaces, ensuring consistency between design intent, structural justification, and verification strategy. * Own structural justification activities across the spacecraft, ensuring consistency of assumptions, margins, analyses, and engineering evidence. * Coordinate structural analyses and mechanical verification activities, with focus on test strategy and execution, from test definition and prediction to result interpretation and model correlation, ensuring results are coherent, traceable, and aligned with programme objectives. * Ensure verification evidence generated through testing and analysis is robust, review-ready, and suitable for qualification and certification activities towards space agencies. * Drive technical reviews, risk identification, and engineering maturity assessments to ensure readiness for major programme milestones. * Act as a hands-on technical leader, actively contributing to engineering decisions, test campaigns, anomaly investigations, and troubleshooting efforts. What We Would Love to See from You Qualifications * Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * More than 10 years experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, aerospace, defence, or other high-performance engineering environments. * Strong background in structure design, structural analysis, justification, qualification, and verification. * Proven experience leading engineering teams and developing technical talent. * Demonstrated experience supporting complex structural test campaigns, from preparation and prediction through execution and data interpretation. * Experience with qualification, certification, and engineering review processes. * Profound knowledge of space industry standards and methodologies. * Fluent in English. German, French, or Italian are an asset. Skills And Behaviors * Ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear decisions and actionable plans. * Strong leadership and mentoring skills within engineering teams. * Excellent collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and external partners. * Strong analytical mindset and engineering judgement. * Clear and effective communication with technical and programme stakeholders. * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Strong organisation and prioritisation capabilities. * Positive and pragmatic attitude to get the job done. * Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Competence, Integrity and Team Spirit. Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable. *All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.*