Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms

Skyryse; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable stock-option plan

Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans

20 days of paid time off and 5 sick days annually

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company located in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in mechanisms. The role involves designing and testing electromechanical systems and ensuring production readiness through comprehensive analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Key benefits include stock options, subsidized health plans, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time onsite opportunity with a focus on advancing aviation safety and accessibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience in a full-cycle role.
• Experience with structural static analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with structural static analysis, including hand calculations and FEA
• In‑depth knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis
• Experience in production drawing release
• Familiarity with static, fatigue, shock, and vibration analysis
• Hands‑on build experience
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test electromechanical actuators and related mechanical assemblies.
• Select and size components like electric motors and gears.
• Conduct design-for-manufacturability analyses.
• Own detailed drawings, geometric tolerancing, and dimensioning
• Use 3D modeling and 2D drafting to deliver production‑ready designs
• Perform tolerance stack‑ups, hand stress and kinematic calculations, motor and gear‑train analysis, FEA, and CAD to ensure they meet external and customer needs
• Conduct design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) analyses and collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure quality control

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Structural Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms

Skyryse is looking for a Mechanical Engineer focused on mechanisms to own the full lifecycle of key mechanical LRUs (line replaceable units) for our rapidly expanding portfolio of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms.

Our mission is to bring a new era in flight, making flying simple and safe. Our SkyOS operating system gives aircraft a fly‑by‑wire flight‑management solution that reduces complexity. Skyryse One is our first production aircraft, unveiled in 2024, featuring intuitive flight controls.

Location

Full‑time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test electromechanical actuators, control stick assemblies, and related mechanical assemblies.
• Design, prototype, and test new mechanical items such as gears, shafts, bellcranks, actuator housings, electronics enclosures, motion assemblies, cockpit flight control locations, and instrument layouts.
• Select and size related components like electric motors, potentiometers, LVDTs, RVDTs, gears, ball‑screw assemblies, bearings, and fasteners.
• Own detailed drawings, geometric tolerancing, and dimensioning.
• Use 3D modeling and 2D drafting to deliver production‑ready designs.
• Perform tolerance stack‑ups, hand stress and kinematic calculations, motor and gear‑train analysis, FEA, and CAD to ensure they meet external and customer needs.
• Conduct design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) analyses and collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure quality control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience in a full‑cycle role.
• Experience with SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Experience with structural static analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
• In‑depth knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Experience in production drawing release.
• Familiarity with static, fatigue, shock, and vibration analysis.
• Hands‑on build experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience taking parts through final production release.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Hands‑on hardware experience with fabrication, assembly, or testing.
• Experience with vibration/fatigue/shock analysis and testing.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience in failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience with aerospace hardware design.

Why Skyryse

• Opportunity to improve aviation safety and accessibility.
• Valuable stock‑option plan.
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 20 days of paid time off and 5 sick days annually.
• A dynamic work environment with motivated teammates.

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job‑related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skyryse is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.