Mechanical Engineer II

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Future growth opportunities

Job summary

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support product development in Goleta, CA. The role involves leading mechanical design and development for electric machines and controllers in aerospace applications.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant BSME degree and experience with CAD tools like SOLIDWORKS, along with strong analytical abilities and communication skills.

This full-time, onsite position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $110,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design and engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering design support for projects.
• Design and evaluate electric machines and controllers.
• Create 3D CAD models and perform structural analysis.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Technical aptitude

Education

BSME degree or equivalent

Tools

SOLIDWORKS CAD

Ansys Mechanical

Ansys IcePak

MS Office

Job description

Department:Engineering
Reports to:VP of Programs and Engineering
FLSA Status:Salary, Full Time, On-Site

Who We Are

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid-electric and fullelectric propulsion solutions.

Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product destined to impact aerospace and advanced air mobility.

Mechanical Engineer II

LaunchPoint EPS is seeking a multidisciplined and self-motivated Mechanical Engineer II (ME II) to join our team in Goleta, CA. The ME II will assist in product development as well as R&D projects.

The successful candidate will support a cross-functional team that may include Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Machinists and Assembly Technicians. Contributors will be expected to come up with innovative design solutions to electro‑mechanical structures design, electric machine design, electrical packaging, harnessing and thermal and structural issues while adhering to aerospace and MIL environmental constraints. They may also assist in transitioning programs to production, performing tasks such as troubleshooting build issues, working with suppliers, developing production tooling, and developing work instructions.

What You’ll Do

• Primary responsibility is to provide mechanical engineering design support for company projects
• First principles, physics‑based / analytical thinker able to propose / solve solutions of varied scope and complexity
• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude, excellent communication, and creativity in mechanical design and engineering analysis
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate rugged electric machines and controllers for use in aerospace applications
• Determine design approaches, assumptions, constraints and parameters
• Create 3D CAD models of components and assemblies
• Perform structural (Ansys Mechanical) and thermal (Ansys Icepak) analysis using FEA and other tools
• Create and/or review detailed engineering drawing packages for manufacturing
• Support prototype and first article New Product Introduction (NPI) builds
• Prepare and present technical documentation to program teams and customers
• Coordinate with suppliers, develop supply chain and ensure product/component performance to specifications
• All other duties as assigned by the VP of Programs and Engineering
• Occasional travel may be required

What You Need

• BSME degree or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Advanced working knowledge of SOLIDWORKS CAD software
• Working knowledge of structural, thermal and dynamic modeling and simulation using Ansy
• Mechanical and Ansys IcePak FEA SW or equivalent
• Familiarity and operational understanding of GD&T principles
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Highly Desirable Competencies (Bonus Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling
• Familiarity and operational understanding of electric motors, magnetics, generators, motion control electronics, and power electronics
• Knowledge and experience with electro‑mechanical system test, test equipment theory, operation, and maintenance
• Experience with complex assemblies including electric machines, PCBAs, harnessing, flexible assemblies, and electronics enclosures
• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary and Pay Transparency

Salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $110,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and all applicable company benefits.

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment.

LaunchPoint EPS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, All aspects of employment are decided on the base of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.