Mechanical Engineer

Poseidon Aerospace; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (early-stage)

Relocation support

Health benefits

Retirement matching 6%

Flexible PTO

Free lunches

Free snacks

AI tools access

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking engineers to design and develop structural and mechanical systems for autonomous composite aircraft. You will use CAD and FEA tools to advance concepts into flight-ready hardware, collaborating closely with manufacturing and test teams.

The role emphasizes understanding structural design, GD&T, and aircraft dynamics, with opportunities to contribute across the full development cycle and integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of structural design, GD&T, and aircraft dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural and mechanical systems for autonomous composite aircraft.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to bring designs from concept to flight hardware.

Skills

CAD Design

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Design

Stress Analysis

GD&T

Composite Fabrication

Metallic Fabrication

Flight Mechanics

Aircraft Dynamics

Prototyping

Project Management

Design for Manufacturing

Design for Assembly

MATLAB

Python

Vibration Analysis

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Design and develop structural and mechanical systems for autonomous composite aircraft using CAD and FEA. Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to bring designs from concept to flight hardware.

Requirements: Requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and proficiency in CAD and FEA tools. Candidates should have a strong understanding of structural design, GD&T, and aircraft dynamics.

Key Skills: CAD Design, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Design, Stress Analysis, GD&T, Composite Fabrication, Metallic Fabrication, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft Dynamics, Prototyping, Project Management, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, MATLAB, Python, Vibration Analysis

Benefits: Competitive salary, Early-stage equity, Relocation support, Employee Health Benefit Plans, 6% Retirement matching, Flexible PTO, Free lunches, Free snacks, AI tools and subscriptions