Structural Design Lead - Space Vehicle

Overview

At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.

With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.

Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.

• Provide technical leadership and serve as the subject matter expert for the team of designers.
• Ensure structural design complies with aerospace standards, safety regulations, and mission requirements.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, emphasizing excellence and continuous improvement in engineering best practices.
• Mentor and develop subsystem team members, enhancing their technical expertise.
• Oversee the overall vehicle design along with packaging of spacecraft systems such as Avionics, RF communications, thermal control, and electrical power systems.
• Utilize advanced engineering tools and software for computer-aided design (CAD).
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of spacecraft structural components and assemblies.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including design specifications, analysis reports, and testing procedures related to structures.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure the feasibility and quality of structural components.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with structural design and material selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interfaces are well-defined.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that enhance our structural design capabilities and align with company goals.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies in spacecraft structures.
• Lead initiatives to improve engineering processes, tools, and best practices in structures design.
• Contribute to resource estimation and schedule planning efforts.
• Present technical briefings and updates on design progress and challenges to stakeholders.

• Provide technical leadership and serve as the subject matter expert for the team of designers.
• Ensure structural design complies with aerospace standards, safety regulations, and mission requirements.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, emphasizing excellence and continuous improvement in engineering best practices.
• Mentor and develop subsystem team members, enhancing their technical expertise.
• Oversee the overall vehicle design along with packaging of spacecraft systems such as Avionics, RF communications, thermal control, and electrical power systems.
• Utilize advanced engineering tools and software for computer-aided design (CAD).
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of spacecraft structural components and assemblies.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including design specifications, analysis reports, and testing procedures related to structures.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure the feasibility and quality of structural components.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with structural design and material selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interfaces are well-defined.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that enhance our structural design capabilities and align with company goals.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies in spacecraft structures.
• Lead initiatives to improve engineering processes, tools, and best practices in structures design.
• Contribute to resource estimation and schedule planning efforts.
• Present…