Lead Mechanical Engineering Manager, Aerospace Systems

Industrious Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to manage design, build, and testing in El Segundo. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in aerospace or defense hardware and demonstrate success in leading engineering teams.

You will define engineering standards, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence, contributing to critical aerospace components. The role demands hands-on leadership and effective collaboration with various engineering disciplines.

The position offers an annual salary range of $160,000 — $220,000 USD, adhering to ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in mechanical engineering for aerospace or defense hardware.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams.
• Deep fluency across fluid systems and structural design.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical design of avionics.
• Strong command of engineering first principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical engineering team across design, build, and test.
• Define and evolve mechanical engineering standards.
• Contribute to the mechanical product roadmap.
• Ensure new designs are optimized for reliability and manufacturability.
• Lead qualification campaigns including testing per aerospace standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering for aerospace

Leadership of engineering teams

Fluency in fluid systems

Mechanical design of avionics

Hands-on and lab comfortable

Engineering first principles

Experience with Siemens NX

Familiarity with aerospace qualification frameworks

Independent and action-oriented

Job description

Industrious Ventures is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to manage design, build, and testing in El Segundo. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in aerospace or defense hardware and demonstrate success in leading engineering teams.

You will define engineering standards, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence, contributing to critical aerospace components. The role demands hands-on leadership and effective collaboration with various engineering disciplines.

The position offers an annual salary range of $160,000 — $220,000 USD, adhering to ITAR regulations.