Mechanical Manager

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace or complex hardware development.
• 3–5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Extensive spacecraft or aerospace structural/mechanical design experience.
• Strong CAD and GD&T expertise.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience leading qualification and environmental testing.
• Strong mechanical fundamentals and systems engineering intuition.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
• Experience making high-consequence engineering decisions and tradeoffs.

• Flight hardware ownership from concept through launch.
• Startup or rapid-development environment.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous programs.
• Experience hiring and developing engineering talent.
• Familiarity with propulsion systems, thermal systems, avionics integration, optics, or deployable structures.
• Familiarity with robotics designed for a space environment.
• Experience establishing engineering processes and design standards.
• Experience designing and implementing space mechanisms.
• Experience designing for launch environments and qualification.

Additional Requirements : Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation and Benefits: Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $139,000 - $225,000 annually.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst.

You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S.

of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R.

Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions.

Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.