Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Torrance, CA - USA
Job Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer Aerospace & Defense
Location: Torrance CA (Relocation Available)
Compensation: $160000 $190000 Equity
Status: 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 hardwarefrom ambiguous concepts to environmental qualification of flight hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Design: Iterate on electromagnetic actuators and precision mechanisms (gears bearings lead screws).
- Avionics: Develop ruggedized enclosures with innovative thermal management for high-vibration/vacuum environments.
- Architecture: Translate mission needs into actionable requirements for electromechanical systems.
- Qualification: Architect test methodologies for DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 compliance.
- Execution: Own the "design-build-test" process including hands-on assembly and debugging.
Requirements
- Education: BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience: 5 years through the full product lifecycle.
- Technical: Deep intuition for electromagnetic principles and mechanical load paths/cases.
- Analysis: Proficiency in sizing analysis for strength fatigue and life cycles.
- CAD/GD&T: Mastery of SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Standards: Proven track record qualifying hardware against DO-160/MIL-STD-810.
Preferred Skills
- AGMA Mastery: Detailed knowledge of AGMA standards gearbox design (ratios backlash lubrication) and specialized fabrication.
- Test Engineering: Experience designing custom test equipment and executing complex qualification campaigns.
Required Skills:
Requirements Education: BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Experience: 5 years through the full product lifecycle. Technical: Deep intuition for electromagnetic principles and mechanical load paths/cases. Analysis: Proficiency in sizing analysis for strength fatigue and life cycles. CAD/GD&T: Mastery of SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards. Standards: Proven track record qualifying hardware against DO-160/MIL-STD-810. Preferred Skills AGMA Mastery: Detailed knowledge of AGMA standards gearbox design (ratios backlash lubrication) and specialized fabrication. Test Engineering: Experience designing custom test equipment and executing complex qualification campaigns.