Mechanical Engineer - 100 kW RF Systems, Onsite LA

Samson Rose; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samson Rose in the Los Angeles metropolitan area seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and manufacture critical components for a high-power RF system, spanning mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, electromechanical systems, robotics, and rapid prototyping.

You will own development from concept through manufacturing, working with power electronics and RF equipment in a lab, delivering robust mechanical hardware for demanding environments with a focus on

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Deep experience designing mechanical components involving sheet metal and CNC machining.
• Strong experience with electromechanical systems and robotics.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, hardware development, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and ownership.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
• Genuine interest in developing tech to counter drone threats and protect infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture critical mechanical components for a high-power RF system operating at approximately 100 kW.
• Develop a high-speed electromechanical robotic gimbal capable of sustained operation in harsh environments.
• Design and develop mechanical hardware and deployable structures for advanced directed energy applications.
• Drive rapid prototyping, hardware testing, and iterative design improvements.
• Apply design for manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure components can be manufactured efficiently and reliably.
• Work hands-on with power electronics, RF equipment, and mechanical hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Take ownership of mechanical design and manufacturing challenges from initial concepts through physical implementation.
• Apply first-principles thinking to solve complex engineering problems while maintaining a bias toward action.

Skills

Mechanical design

Sheet metal

CNC machining

Electromechanical systems

Robotics

Rapid prototyping

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Samson Rose in the Los Angeles metropolitan area seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and manufacture critical components for a high-power RF system, spanning mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, electromechanical systems, robotics, and rapid prototyping.

You will own development from concept through manufacturing, working with power electronics and RF equipment in a lab, delivering robust mechanical hardware for demanding environments with a focus on