Mechanical Engineer II - Composite Structures & Tools

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Composites in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, analysis, and manufacturing of composite structures and tooling.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform stress, thermal, and fluid analyses, and contribute to hands-on assembly and testing in an R&D shop.

A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design experience are required, with US Person status per ITAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with emphasis on design and fabrication of mechanical systems
• 5+ years of experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM (or equivalent).
• Experience designing and testing custom tooling and fixtures.
• Strong analysis skills, ranging from basic calculations to advanced simulations (stress, fluid flow, thermal, etc.).
• Demonstrated hands-on aptitude for electro/mechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test composite structures, tooling, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for composite manufacturing processes.
• Specify and scope components such as pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, and precision flow meters.
• Utilize SolidWorks CAD and PDM (or equivalent) for design and documentation.
• Perform stress analyses to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Support hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning of composite systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Hands-on problem solving and assembly and testing of prototypes within an R&D shop environment.

Skills

Design

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Troubleshooting

Electro/mechanical assembly

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

PDM

Job description

Spencer Composites in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, analysis, and manufacturing of composite structures and tooling.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform stress, thermal, and fluid analyses, and contribute to hands-on assembly and testing in an R&D shop.

A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design experience are required, with US Person status per ITAR.