Flight Mechanisms Engineer – Actuators & Controls

Skyryse

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Valuable stock-option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
20 days of paid time off and 5 sick days annually

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company located in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in mechanisms. The role involves designing and testing electromechanical systems and ensuring production readiness through comprehensive analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Key benefits include stock options, subsidized health plans, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time onsite opportunity with a focus on advancing aviation safety and accessibility.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience in a full-cycle role.
  • Experience with structural static analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
  • In-depth knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype, and test electromechanical actuators and related mechanical assemblies.
  • Select and size components like electric motors and gears.
  • Conduct design-for-manufacturability analyses.

Skills

SolidWorks
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Structural Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

An innovative aerospace company located in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in mechanisms. The role involves designing and testing electromechanical systems and ensuring production readiness through comprehensive analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Key benefits include stock options, subsidized health plans, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time onsite opportunity with a focus on advancing aviation safety and accessibility.
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