Principal Mechanical Engineer

InnoForge; Hawthorne (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Competitive equity

Descripción de la vacante

InnoForge in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers to help develop advanced space hardware for spacecraft, robotics, and future space infrastructure. You will own mechanical design from concept through qualification and work with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver flight hardware.

Candidates should have experience in structures, mechanisms, and robotics, plus proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA, GD&T, and structural analysis.

Formación

• Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience designing and developing complex mechanical hardware for aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA) and good understanding of GD&T and mechanical analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Lead mechanical design and development from concept through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and qualification.
• Design complex assemblies, structures, and electromechanical systems for aerospace applications.
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analyses; perform structural/mechanical analyses and trade studies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, electrical, thermal, and software engineers to deliver integrated hardware.

Conocimientos

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

CATIA

GD&T

FEA

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

CATIA

Descripción del empleo

Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer | Space Hardware

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

We're working with an early-stage space technology company developing advanced mechanical hardware for spacecraft, robotic systems, and future space infrastructure.

Following continued growth across its engineering teams, the business is looking to appoint several experienced Mechanical Engineers across different technical specialisms, including mechanical design, structures, mechanisms, and robotics.

These opportunities would suit engineers who enjoy taking ownership of complex hardware, working through challenging technical problems, and remaining closely involved throughout the full product development lifecycle.

The Role

Depending on your technical background and experience, you could be responsible for:

• Leading mechanical design and development from initial concepts and requirements through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and qualification.
• Designing complex mechanical assemblies, structures, and electromechanical systems for demanding aerospace applications.
• Producing detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analyses.
• Performing engineering calculations, technical trade studies, and structural or mechanical analysis.
• Working closely with manufacturing, electrical, thermal, and software engineers to develop integrated hardware.
• Supporting prototype builds, hardware testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Taking technical ownership of critical components or subsystems, with opportunities to influence wider engineering decisions.

We are particularly interested in engineers with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Mechanical Design & Structures

• Primary and secondary structures, lightweight assemblies, and load-bearing hardware.
• Structural analysis, FEA, vibration, shock, fatigue, and mechanical qualification.

Mechanisms & Actuation

• Precision mechanisms, actuators, gearboxes, bearings, hinges, linkages, and deployable systems.
• Mechanical motion systems, drivetrain design, friction, backlash, and reliability.
• Mechanical systems for rovers, robotic vehicles, or other autonomous platforms.
• Electromechanical integration, mechanisms, and hardware developed for extreme operating environments.

You do not need experience across every specialism. We are recruiting across several positions and are interested in engineers who bring particular strength in one or more of these areas.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development.
• Strong experience designing and developing complex mechanical hardware.
• Proficiency with professional CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or CATIA.
• A good understanding of mechanical analysis, engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
• Experience taking hardware through design, prototyping, manufacturing, integration, or testing.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to solve technical problems independently.
• Experience taking ownership of designs and working effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What's on Offer

• Multiple opportunities across senior and principal-level mechanical engineering.
• Significant technical ownership within a growing space technology company.
• Opportunities to work on complex flight hardware from early development through testing and qualification.
• Close collaboration with experienced engineers across several disciplines.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Competitive equity available.

Export Control Requirements

This position involves access to technology subject to US export controls, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is subject to eligibility to access the relevant technology in accordance with applicable regulations, including any required government authorization.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a hands-on position with meaningful technical responsibility, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

We're happy to discuss the different opportunities available and identify which would best suit your experience.