Senior Mechanical Engineer | Aerospace & Defense
Location:Â Torrance, CA (Relocation Available)
Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 + Equity
Status:Â U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
The Role We are pioneering modular motion technologies for industrial and aerospace sectors. We seek a versatile "builder" to lead the full lifecycle development of mission-critical hardware—from ambiguous concepts to environmental qualification of flight hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Design:Â Iterate on electromagnetic actuators and precision mechanisms (gears, bearings, lead screws).
- Avionics:Â Develop ruggedized enclosures with innovative thermal management for high-vibration/vacuum environments.
- Architecture:Â Translate mission needs into actionable requirements for electromechanical systems.
- Qualification:Â Architect test methodologies for DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 compliance.
- Execution:Â Own the "design-build-test" process, including hands-on assembly and debugging.
Requirements
- Education:Â BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience:Â 5+ years through the full product lifecycle.
- Technical:Â Deep intuition for electromagnetic principles and mechanical load paths/cases.
- Analysis:Â Proficiency in sizing analysis for strength, fatigue, and life cycles.
- CAD/GD&T:Â Mastery of SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Standards:Â Proven track record qualifying hardware against DO-160/MIL-STD-810.
Preferred Skills
- AGMA Mastery:Â Detailed knowledge of AGMA standards, gearbox design (ratios, backlash, lubrication), and specialized fabrication.
- Test Engineering:Â Experience designing custom test equipment and executing complex qualification campaigns.
Benefits 100% company-paid medical, flexible PTO, and 401K.