High-Power Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Equity in the company

Job summary

A leading space technology company based in Los Angeles is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their propulsion systems. You will be pivotal in designing key components that increase access to deep space, validate your designs through hardware prototyping, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $100,000 - $175,000 are offered along with equity in the company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of propulsion system subassemblies.
• Validate designs from concept to production.
• Generate 3D models and fully dimensioned drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Mechanical design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

FEA software

Job description

A leading space technology company based in Los Angeles is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their propulsion systems. You will be pivotal in designing key components that increase access to deep space, validate your designs through hardware prototyping, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $100,000 - $175,000 are offered along with equity in the company.