Aerospace Mechanical Engineer — Cargo Aircraft

Pyka; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks

Job summary

Pyka is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its cargo aircraft team in Alameda, California. The role involves leading the mechanical design and integration of aircraft components, performing structural analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, strong CAD skills, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, equity, health insurance, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace or high-performance vehicles.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles and material properties.
• Experience with hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for aircraft environments.
• Perform structural and stress analysis to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Prototyping and testing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Pyka is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its cargo aircraft team in Alameda, California. The role involves leading the mechanical design and integration of aircraft components, performing structural analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, strong CAD skills, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, equity, health insurance, and generous PTO.