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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

$160k - $190k

Talentry LLC

Job Description
Senior Mechanical EngineerAerospace & 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 precisionmechanisms (gears, bearings, lead screws).
  • Avionics: Develop ruggedized enclosures with innovative thermalmanagement for high-vibration/vacuum environments.
  • Architecture: Translate mission needs into actionable requirementsfor electromechanical systems.
  • Qualification: Architect test methodologies for DO-160 andMIL-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 andmechanical 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 againstDO-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 andexecuting complex qualification campaigns.

Benefits

Benefits 100% company-paid medical, flexible PTO, and 401K.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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