Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Aerospace & Defense

Location: Torrance, CA (Relocation Available)

Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 + 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 hardware—from 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

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.
  

Benefits