Lead Mechanical Design Engineer: Aerospace Hardware Equity

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) Limited is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design and development of complex aerospace mechanical systems from concept through prototyping, integration and qualification. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and rapid progression from CAD to testing and production.

The ideal candidate will have significant aerospace/mechanical hardware experience, advanced CAD skills (SolidWorks), and a proven track record of delivering rugged,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace, defence or complex hardware development.
• Strong background designing mechanisms, structures, mechanical assemblies or electromechanical systems.
• Advanced SolidWorks or equivalent CAD skills, including complex assemblies and detailed interfaces.
• Knowledge of GD&T, materials, structural analysis, manufacturing methods and environmental requirements.
• Experience taking new hardware from initial design through prototype builds, testing and production.

Responsibilities

• Leading clean-sheet mechanical design, 3D CAD development and complex assembly integration.
• Designing mechanisms, actuation systems, deployment hardware and structural interfaces.
• Developing ruggedised aerospace hardware capable of operating under demanding environmental conditions.
• Solving engineering challenges involving structural loads, vibration, thermal effects and mechanical integration.
• Taking hardware through prototyping, manufacturing, qualification, testing and production transition.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

Prototyping

Manufacturing integration

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) Limited is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design and development of complex aerospace mechanical systems from concept through prototyping, integration and qualification. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and rapid progression from CAD to testing and production.

The ideal candidate will have significant aerospace/mechanical hardware experience, advanced CAD skills (SolidWorks), and a proven track record of delivering rugged,