Senior Mechanical Engineering- System Design

Senior Mechanical EngineerSunnyvale, California Engineering – Mechanical / Full-time / On-siteThis role will design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment, working across cross-functional engineering teams to validate system integrations and support manufacturability from design through qualification testing.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipmentValidate mechanical and fluid systems through structural and thermal analyses, using classical engineering methods and advanced simulation toolsCreate detailed manufacturing drawings incorporating GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standardsInterface with cross-functional engineering teams to verify system integrations meet requirements and performance metricsCollaborate with manufacturing engineers and external machine shops to ensure components are optimized for manufacturability and assemblyBuild test plans, oversee qualification testing, and analyze data for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systemsPresent engineering solutions and analysis results during cross-departmental design reviewsInvestigate and resolve non-conformances and failures through root cause analysisQualificationsBachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering5+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical or aerospace industriesProficiency in CAD modeling and creating drawings with SolidWorks (or similar)Experience working with PDM/PLM toolsStrong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamicsDemonstrated experience in end-to-end design and sizing of mechanical structures, thermal management systems, and fluid routing componentsDemonstrated experience with GD&T and traditional manufacturing processesExperience working with Finite Element Analysis in FEMAP/Nastran (or similar)Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace EngineeringDemonstrated experience designing highly loaded/lightweight structural components (including composite and metallic)Demonstrated experience with coupled thermo-mechanical systems, active thermal management solutions, and high-pressure fluid routing for extreme environmentsExpert-level use of Finite Element Analysis toolsWhat We Offer!Relocation assistanceExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurancesParental leaveGenerous PTO + 10 paid holidays401(k) matching up to 6%Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictionsMonthly wellness stipendMonthly cell phone stipendYearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your fieldFun events, swag, and the occasional airship rideAn opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fieldsCompliance RequirementsCriminal background check clearanceDrug test clearance wherever applicable$135,000 - $160,000 a year The base salary range for this role is $135,000 - 160,000, which is determined based on experience, geography, and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which includes a very competitive annual bonus, 401K Match, and other generous benefits.