Mechanical Design Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA

Full time

IRC98215

Join Sensata Aerospace in shaping the future of flight.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, validation, documentation, and release of next-generation aerospace cockpit control systems and pilot interface products for commercial, military, and emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This role is a key contributor to one of Sensata's strategic growth initiatives focused on developing innovative technologies that support the evolution of more electrified, connected, and autonomous aircraft platforms.

Working within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will drive mechanical design activities from concept through production launch while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Customers, and Engineering teams. This is an opportunity to influence the architecture and development of cutting-edge cockpit controls, pilot interfaces, and aerospace systems that will help define the next generation of flight.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and a desire to solve complex engineering challenges in safety-critical aerospace applications.

General Responsibilities

• Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues

• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business

• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design

• Product Strategy participant and driver

• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)

• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer

• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes

• Familiarity with manufacturing methods welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes

• Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams

• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply

• Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing products for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), eVTOL, electrified aircraft, fly-by-wire systems, or next-generation aerospace platforms.

• Experience designing safety-critical aerospace hardware in highly regulated environments, including familiarity with FAA and EASA regulatory frameworks, certification processes, and airworthiness requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to translate customer concepts into manufacturable product designs through all phases of development.

• Experience with aerospace certification and qualification testing, including environmental, vibration, mechanical, and reliability requirements.

• Passion for innovation and emerging aerospace technologies with a desire to help shape the next generation of flight systems.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Base Salary Range: $ 104,560.00 - 156,840.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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