Mechanical Design Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in El Segundo is looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer. This role will involve designing, prototyping, and testing vehicle components for aerospace systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace and defense sectors and a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

Key responsibilities include developing innovative structures and mechanisms, performing calculations, and leading design reviews. The company offers a dynamic environment to shape life-saving systems for deployment worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Design role in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• High proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, NX, or Catia.
• 2+ years using computational analysis tools like Ansys.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical hardware.
• Perform calculations and optimize designs.
• Lead design reviews and negotiate complex trade studies.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, NX, Catia)

Computational analysis (Ansys)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Aerospace and Defense knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Aerospace & Defense startup currently in Stealth based in El Segundo, made up of former SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed engineers, to develop and mass produce life‑saving systems. Backed by joint staff level military leadership and several major SV firms, their first product is designed for immediate deployment around the world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer with a strong design and testing background. You will design, prototype, analyze, and test complex vehicle components and systems for aerospace rocket/missile systems. You will own system components, subassemblies, architecture, and products from conception through to integrated testing and manufacture, and be responsible for performance by executing analysis and environmental testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical hardware
• Perform hand calculations and to develop, assess, and optimize designs
• Perform computational analysis on complex designs exposed to harsh conditions, both environmental and dynamic.
• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast‑paced environment
• Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
• Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance, among other considerations
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mechanical Design role experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
• Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• High proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, NX, or Catia
• 2+ years using computational analysis such as Ansys
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project