Lead Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Flight Hardware

Salient Motion, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-covered healthcare

Flexible PTO

401K

Job summary

Salient Motion, Inc. is searching for a Principal Engineer in Torrance, CA, to lead the development of mission-critical hardware for aerospace and defense applications. You will manage end-to-end processes from ideation to environmental qualification of flight hardware.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in product development and a strong background in electromagnetic systems and solid modeling software.

Competitive compensation ranges from $200,000 to $230,000 with comprehensive healthcare benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience through the full product lifecycle.
• Experience with JPL, NASA, or DoD programs is a plus.
• Proficiency in sizing analysis for actuator components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mission-critical hardware.
• Translate mission needs into actionable requirements.
• Design and iterate on precision mechanisms.

Skills

Electromagnetic principles

Mechanical load paths

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Hands-on familiarity with robotic systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD analysis tools

Job description

Salient Motion, Inc. is searching for a Principal Engineer in Torrance, CA, to lead the development of mission-critical hardware for aerospace and defense applications. You will manage end-to-end processes from ideation to environmental qualification of flight hardware.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in product development and a strong background in electromagnetic systems and solid modeling software.

Competitive compensation ranges from $200,000 to $230,000 with comprehensive healthcare benefits provided.