Mechanical Engineer- LA
Core
Own mechanical assemblies end-to-end for safety-critical, field-deployed systems, from concept and CAD through prototyping, qualification, and production transfer.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (safety-critical systems)
Builds
Mechanical assemblies, housing, structure, actuation mechanisms, and integration architecture for UAV payloads, defense, automotive, or aerospace applications.
Domain
Defense, aerospace, automotive, or rugged industrial hardware
Required skills
parametric CAD design, GD&T and tolerance stack analysis, hands-on prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining), failure-mode analysis, BOM and weight/CG budget management, environmental qualification planning
Preferred skills
energetics and safety-critical actuation mechanisms, MIL-STD-810/331 qualification standards, FEA/structural simulation, injection-mold and metal-casting DFM, UAV payload integration
Technologies
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, NX, Ansys, FDM/SLA printers, CNC mills/lathes
Responsibilities
Design and own mechanical assemblies end-to-end; define mechanical safety architecture; spec materials and tolerances for demanding environments; build and iterate prototypes in-house; plan and execute mechanical qualification testing; own BOM and weight/CG budgets; collaborate with HW/SW engineers on integration (via careerplan.io/jobs/2A-007-5A-27C-mechanical-engineer-la)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC