Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Parachute Systems Engineer
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for EarthWho We Are:
Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.What You’ll Do:As a Parachute System Engineer, you will be the responsible engineer for a variety of parachute systems and related hardware. You will lead decelerator projects from cradle to grave, including conceptual design, testing, and manufacture. You will also support the development of other mechanical systems on the Arc spacecraft.Develop and own a variety of parachute systems from concept to manufactureWork with customers to develop and satisfy design requirementsSupport testing and design of Arc’s parachute and deployment systemsLead and support a variety of parachute and parachute-adjacent hardware, mechanisms, and/or systemsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field3+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership5+ years professional engineering design experienceExperience organizing and executing drop testsExperience designing a variety of mechanical systemsSewing experienceRigging experienceDesired Qualifications:Avionics and electrical system design experienceActive US security clearance or the ability to obtain security clearanceUnited States Parachute Association (USPA) A-License or higherHeavy cargo airdrop experienceWind tunnel testing experienceOur office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA. This position requires in-office presence full time.The California annual base salary for this role is currently $120,000-150,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.#LI-FH1To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.What You’ll Do:As a Parachute System Engineer, you will be the responsible engineer for a variety of parachute systems and related hardware. You will lead decelerator projects from cradle to grave, including conceptual design, testing, and manufacture. You will also support the development of other mechanical systems on the Arc spacecraft.Develop and own a variety of parachute systems from concept to manufactureWork with customers to develop and satisfy design requirementsSupport testing and design of Arc’s parachute and deployment systemsLead and support a variety of parachute and parachute-adjacent hardware, mechanisms, and/or systemsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field3+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership5+ years professional engineering design experienceExperience organizing and executing drop testsExperience designing a variety of mechanical systemsSewing experienceRigging experienceDesired Qualifications:Avionics and electrical system design experienceActive US security clearance or the ability to obtain security clearanceUnited States Parachute Association (USPA) A-License or higherHeavy cargo airdrop experienceWind tunnel testing experienceOur office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA. This position requires in-office presence full time.The California annual base salary for this role is currently $120,000-150,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.#LI-FH1To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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