Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Company

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms.

Responsibilities

• Design structures and ground systems integral to the launch and control of flight vehicles
• Take ownership of the design through the manufacturing process including basic structural analysis, process development, and defining validation requirements
• Co-develop product requirements through trade studies to drive optimization at the system level
• Create intricate and detailed models and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS
• Conduct rigorous testing and iteration cycles to ensure reliability and robust performance
• Continuously develop manufacturing processes to achieve high-rate, high-yield, and dependable production
• Establish and manage an effective product lifecycle from supply chain sourcing through final assembly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
• 4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
• 3+ years of hands-on project experience developing manufacturing processes
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred)
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and vehicle systems
• Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
• Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, and structural analysis
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with export regulations
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through medium-to-high-volume production ramp
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability
• Exposure to production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment