Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Senior Mechanical Engineer | Aerospace & Defense Location: Torrance, CA (Relocation Available) Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 + Equity Status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required. The Role We are pioneering modular motion technologies for industrial and aerospace sectors. We seek a versatile "builder" to lead the full lifecycle development of mission-critical hardware—from ambiguous concepts to environmental qualification of flight hardware. Key Responsibilities Design: Iterate on electromagnetic actuators and precision mechanisms (gears, bearings, lead screws). Avionics: Develop ruggedized enclosures with innovative thermal management for high-vibration/vacuum environments. Architecture: Translate mission needs into actionable requirements for electromechanical systems. Qualification: Architect test methodologies for DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 compliance. Execution: Own the "design-build-test" process, including hands-on assembly and debugging. Requirements Requirements Education: BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Experience: 5+ years through the full product lifecycle. Technical: Deep intuition for electromagnetic principles and mechanical load paths/cases. Analysis: Proficiency in sizing analysis for strength, fatigue, and life cycles. CAD/GD&T: Mastery of SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards. Standards: Proven track record qualifying hardware against DO-160/MIL-STD-810. Preferred Skills AGMA Mastery: Detailed knowledge of AGMA standards, gearbox design (ratios, backlash, lubrication), and specialized fabrication. Test Engineering: Experience designing custom test equipment and executing complex qualification campaigns. Benefits Benefits 100% company-paid medical, flexible PTO, and 401K.