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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Platform Integration

Los Angeles, CA💼 Full-time💰 $175,000–$215,000🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design and integrate ruggedized electronics, effectors, and mission-critical hardware into ground- and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Platform Integration)

Builds

Ruggedized mechanical systems for military and commercial air operators

Domain

Aerospace and Defense

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical CAD, system integration, prototyping, ruggedized hardware design, structural analysis, thermal analysis, interface control documentation, military standards compliance

Preferred skills

mechanisms and actuation systems, system-level requirements allocation, commercial FEA/multiphysics simulation, manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, military-style connectors

Technologies

SolidWorks, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD, COMSOL

Responsibilities

Architect and design mechanical structures, frames, mounts, enclosures, and mechanisms subject to shock, vibration, thermal, and environmental constraints; Lead system-level integration, qualification, and acceptance activities; Serve as primary technical hardware interface with customers, platform providers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners; Support production transition, configuration control, and fielded system sustainment

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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