Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

**About the Company:**

Aerospace & Defense startup currently in Stealth based in El Segundo, made up of former

SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed engineers, to develop and mass produce life-saving

systems. Backed by joint staff level military leadership and several major SV firms, their first

product is designed for immediate deployment around the world.

**Job Overview: **

We are seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer with a strong design and testing

background. You will design , prototype, analyze, and test complex vehicle components and

systems for aerospace rocket/missile systems. You will own system components, subassemblies, architecture, and products from conception through to integrated testing and manufacture and be responsible for performance by executing analysis and environmental testing.

**Key Responsibilities** :

• Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical hardware
• Perform hand calculations and to develop, assess, and optimize designs
• Perform computational analysis on complex designs exposed to harsh conditions, both environmental and dynamic.
• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
• Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
• Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance, among other considerations
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

**Qualifications: **

• 5+ years in Mechanical Design role experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
• Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• High proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, NX, or Catia
• 2+ years using computational analysis such as Ansys
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project

**Itar Requirements**

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more abou[t th](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987)e ITAR