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WHY WE NEED YOU

The Electromagnetic Systems division is responsible for the design and development of the Hyperloop electro-magnetic engines and actuators. These systems are all electromechanical in nature and are designed by a highly cross-functional team of exceptional engineers in the areas of Electromagnetics, Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer, Materials Science, Testing, Controls and Embedded Systems, and Electrical System Modeling. In your role will be required to interact with teams across the Manufacturing, Test and Development, Vehicle, Integration and Systems Teams, as required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Mechanical Design Manager is responsible for:

• Leading the mechanical design of the electro-magnetic engines and actuators. You will directly manage the design engineers working on the engines.
• Developing design concepts, creating CAD models and managing configuration throughout the design lifecycle, using Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter.
• Generating and reviewing design of components and systems (including engineering drawings).  Signing off drawings while ensuring defined timelines, quality standards and business objectives are met.
• Working with internal teams to facilitate integration of subsystems with the vehicle.
• Working with the manufacturing team as well as external suppliers to ensure the timely completion of functional hardware and that the design is completed with production in mind.
• Collaborating with management and technical leads to interpret program requirements and distill into mechanical design requirements. Capture, define, validate and verify design requirements.
• Establishing best practices, methods and standards and ensuring consistent, high-quality mechanical engineering processes are followed by the mechanical design team.
• Ensuring that safety is a key consideration during development of new programs and processes and/or FEA. 
• Managing your team’s resources and priorities whilst providing technical leadership as well as mentorship and guidance to entry level and mid-level design engineers.
• Generating and reviewing analysis of preliminary and detailed designs with use of hand calculations and/or FEA. 

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

The candidate must have product engineering experience in mechanical design. The candidate must be able to develop simple, cost-effective, manufacturable design solutions to complex problems and thrive in a team environment. 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline.

• Substantial demonstrated experience fully owning the detailed mechanical design of complex systems that require complex tolerancing to ensure fit, assembly and performance from concept to production. 
• Significant demonstrated experience designing parts and assemblies for a variety of manufacturing and fabrication methods 
• Proficient in utilizing engineering principles to design complex systems 

• Proficient in 3D model generation, component, and assembly print generation.
• Extensive experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices.

• Ability to perform hand calculations on the fly, including sizing bolts, connections and other structural members 

• Strong mechanical design experience using NX, CAD, and Teamcenter and experience working with minimal guidance.
• Experience managing and providing guidance to junior, mid-level, and senior level talent.
• Experience managing projects to schedule, delivering within time and within the allocated budget.

 In addition, the candidate must possess the following characteristics:  

• Team oriented: you are comfortable and energized by working in a team with a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets. You welcome constructive feedback and different perspectives. You desire to truly understand the goals and needs of your teammates. 
• Dynamic and creative: you thrive in a fast-paced environment where several interdependent technologies are being developed simultaneously. You welcome the challenge of generating ideas and performing analysis based on inputs and requirements that are subject to change.  
• Ability to learn quickly, make decisions, and effectively lead tasks and meet challenging deadlines 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to understand and interpret a variety of abstract and concrete variables and provide solutions to difficult problems 

NICE TO HAVE

• S. or Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 
• Experience within an aerospace, railway, automotive, defense or start-up organization.
• Experience using Siemens Unigraphics NX 8 or higher
• Experience using PLM / PDM software such as Teamcenter

• Experience in leadership roles or program management  
• Hands on fabrication experience including general machine shop tools such as mills, lathes, etc. 
• Experience with material and structural testing, including random vibration and fatigue. 
• Experience identifying and utilizing applicable industry safety standards 
• Experience with mechanical design of electric motors, electromechanical components and cooling systems 

WHY VIRGIN HYPERLOOP

• Our Benefits: medical (including infertility & mental health), dental, vision, life, FSA, HSA, 401k, and more
• Your Wellbeing: flexible work schedules, unlimited PTO, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave