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Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Torrance, CA💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$130,000🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-25

Core

Technical leader developing hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems for military aircraft flight control and weapons bay applications.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (aerospace actuation)

Builds

Next-generation flight control and weapons bay actuation systems for military aircraft

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Actuation Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems thinking, analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, requirements development, system design, integration, testing, verification, validation, qualification, technical leadership, cross-functional coordination

Preferred skills

Electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuator design, safety-critical aerospace applications, requirements management tools (DOORS, Cameo), mentoring engineers

Technologies

DOORS, Cameo

Responsibilities

Lead development, integration, and verification of advanced actuation systems; influence system architecture and design decisions; lead cross-functional engineering efforts; develop verification strategies and qualification documentation; lead integration and test activities including root cause analysis; present technical solutions to customers and stakeholders; mentor early-career engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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