2d ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Long Beach, CA
โจ $115k-$155k / yearest.
full-timemidaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and integrate mechanical and thermal systems for high-power hybrid-electric propulsion components. You'll own hardware from concept through prototype, test, and iteration. This role offers meaningful ownership and a strong growth path toward production.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Own mechanical design and integration of propulsion subsystems
- Drive resolution of hardware issues during prototype builds
- Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T
- Perform DFM/DFA trade studies for weight, cost, thermal, and reliability
๐ Requirements
- BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 4+ years mechanical design experience with complex systems
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and production drawings with GD&T
- Hands-on experience building, testing, and troubleshooting hardware
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with propulsion or electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with rotating machinery and vibration
- Background in thermal management of high-power systems
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฉ๏ธ Work on cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft
- ๐ง Hands-on ownership of propulsion systems
- ๐ Clear growth path toward production
- ๐ค Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- ๐ Impactful mission reducing travel time and emissions
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site / Final Interviewยท 90 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Desired requirements list is long (12 items), possibly overly broad
- Company is pre-revenue startup with certification risks
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