Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft structures, mechanisms, and tooling using CAD software
• Perform FEA to validate strength, stiffness, and load paths in composite and metallic components
• Create detailed part/assembly drawings and documentation for manufacturing and inspection
• Create linkages, control surface mechanisms, and mounting systems for aircraft subsystems
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and easy to assemble
• Support testing and validation of structural and mechanical systems, including fixture and rig design
• Maintain CAD libraries, revision control, and configuration management for aircraft assemblies
• Provide design feedback to improve manufacturability, maintainability, and structural efficiency

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Fusion, SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX
• Strong understanding of structural design, stress analysis, and mechanical systems
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Fusion Simulation, Nastran, or similar
• Familiarity with composite and metallic fabrication methods
• Understanding of fundamentals of flight mechanics and aircraft dynamics
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, test articles, and shop tools
• Capable of managing projects independently in a fast-paced, startup environment

Qualifications

• Experience with bonded composite structures or hybrid assemblies
• Background in actuation systems, linkages, or motion mechanisms
• Knowledge of vibration, fatigue, or modal analysis
• Hands-on experience with machining, additive manufacturing, or assembly tooling
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for analysis and process automation
• Exposure to aerospace certification or flight test environments

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Health insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Equity options for employees
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

• $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time