Mechanical Engineer

About magniX

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader. As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and delivery of magniX’s electric powertrain products. The Mechanical Engineer will evaluate requirements and use cases to create and iterate detailed CAD models of design options – including rotatives, structures, materials/lubrication selections, assembly processes, and test methods. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer will be expected to support design documentation development and release, write technical reports, test requirements, and analyze test results.

Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace standard design practices to electric aircraft motors and sub-components, including machined components, bearing selection/sizing, material selection, coatings, fasteners, lubricants, DFM.
• Conduct trade studies on design and manufacturing options, identify methods for risk reduction and technology development.
• Produce complete design packages – detailed drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, assembly instructions.
• Conduct reviews of designs, manufacturing plans, and test procedures to ensure compliance with design and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments through hardware delivery and operations (Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Testing, etc.).
• Lead resolution of technical problems, achieving buy-in from cross-functional teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of technical and certification requirements for Electric Propulsion Units for aviation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Practical experience using 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS) and PDM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation propulsion systems experience preferred
• Hardware delivery experience and sound technical knowledge of electric machine design preferred
• Strong understanding of GD&T: ASME Y14.5-2009 & ASME Y14.100-2013.

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Pay

Salary Range: $105,000-$160,000