Lead Mechanical Engineer

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As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be leading the Mechanical Engineering Team at Impossible to optimize performance, manufacturability and reliability of existing and future vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Hire and manage a group of five senior and entry-level mechanical engineers
  • Ensure team’s awareness of customer needs and requirements - provide leadership in developing new aircraft concepts as well as continuously improving the existing design to meet those needs
  • Deep technical involvement and actual design work is expected for this role
  • Team generation of formal design documentation, review, and control (e.g. design reviews, ECOs, etc.)
  • Project planning
  • Supply chain strategy and management
  • Technical Requirements

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering or another relevant discipline
  • Strong knowledge of at least one major CAD package including part, surfacing, and assembly design
  • Working knowledge of electronic components, circuits and electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with mechanical part and system design, prototyping, testing and mass production
  • Passion for lightweight structural design
  • Strong GD&T and mechanical drawing experience
  • Working knowledge of material science and selection
  • 10+ years working experience in the design and manufacturing field
  • Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
  • Experience leading an engineering design team
  • Nice-to-Haves

  • Advanced simulation experience with an FEA software package
  • Design, test, and manufacturing experience with composite materials
  • About Impossible Aerospace

    The goal of Impossible is to bring to market a viable, fully electric alternative to conventional aviation. Our first product is a long-endurance unmanned aircraft for first responders. We have assembled a world-class team of engineers from companies like Tesla and SpaceX and are located in Santa Clara, California.