Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level mission needs into actionable functional and operational requirements for complex electromechanical systems
• Design and iterate on electromagnetic actuators and intricate mechanisms including gears, bearings, and braking systems
• Develop high-performance avionics enclosures with focus on thermal management and structural survivability
• Architect test equipment and methodologies for formal hardware qualification per DO-160 and MIL-STD-810
• Act as a technical anchor guiding integration efforts and supporting multidisciplinary teams
• Partner with external suppliers to ensure delivery of conforming hardware and manage manufacturing deviations
• Perform hands-on assembly, bring-up, and debugging of hardware prototypes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience through the full product lifecycle from ideation to flight-qualified production
• Advanced design experience in SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor
• Fluency in ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Proven track record of qualifying hardware against DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 standards
• Proficiency in sizing analysis for strength, fatigue, and life cycles of actuator components
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (M.S. or above)
• Experience with JPL, NASA, or DoD programs
• Experience designing custom test equipment and writing formal test plans
• Detailed knowledge of AGMA Standards and gearbox design analysis
• Experience with optomechanical systems and robotic platforms

Benefits

• Base salary between $200,000 and $230,000 plus equity
• 100% company-covered medical insurance
• Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
• Flexible PTO
• 401K and Financial Wellness Resources