6h ago

Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Systems

Torrance, CA

$100k-$125k / year

full-timejunioraerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll own end-to-end development of propulsion mechanical hardware for space and missile defense systems, spanning design, CAD, prototyping, assembly, and testing. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and feed real-world lessons back into design standards. This role offers direct access to next-gen space robotics and flight hardware.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and iterate mechanical hardware for propulsion and missile defense systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and interfaces
  • Support mechanical design, build, assembly, and integration of prototypes
  • Plan and execute mechanical testing and failure investigation

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 1+ years of relevant experience designing electro-mechanical systems
  • Proficiency with mechanical CAD
  • Hands-on ability with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with solid rocket motor components
  • Familiarity with DACS-related hardware
  • Experience creating mechanical drawings and maintaining drawing packages

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Health Insurance: platinum plan with 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision for employees, 90% for dependents
  • 💰 Equity: stock option eligibility pending role
  • 🏢 401(k) Match: up to 3.5%
  • ✈️ Relocation Support for qualifying positions
  • 🍿 Office Perks: free snacks, drinks, and regular team events

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
  4. 4Offer· 1 week
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