Principal Mechanical Engineer

Intellisense Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, where your expertise in mechanical design will contribute to cutting-edge military hardware. This role involves leading product development for ruggedized solutions utilized in extreme environments. You will work on innovative technologies that impact air, land, and sea operations, while also having the opportunity for career growth into technical management. If you are passionate about mechanical design and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

4 Weeks PTO

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) with Employer Matching

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Workers Compensation Insurance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of design and test experience in aerospace or military systems.
• Strong emphasis on test and validation of hardware to MIL standards.
• Ability to innovate and transition prototype technologies into new products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineer on multi-disciplinary product teams.
• Design, analyze, and test sensors and integrated electronics.
• Train and mentor other Mechanical Engineers in analysis and validation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Design for Manufacturing

GD&T

Rapid Prototyping

Injection Molding

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Pro-E

CATIA

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Intellisense Systems, Inc.is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

We’re seeking a Principal MechanicalEngineer to develop cutting-edge, ruggedized military hardware to support operations via air, land, or sea. Our department focuses on tightly integrated, compact sensing and computing technologies to deliver mission critical information. Our products have been deployed and proven across all seven continents in the harshest environments on the planet.

This role will be to design and validate mechanical design solutions for advanced ground vehicle and airborne electronics for military applications. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cradle-to-grave product development with strong emphasis on test and validation of hardware to MIL standards (e.g. -810H, -461G, RTCA DO-160). The successful candidate will demonstrate out-of-the-box creativity and a passion for mechanical design along with a knack for hands-on building and testing. This role will also have the opportunity for career growth into technical management, if desired.

This is an on-site role located in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Perform as the lead responsible Mechanical Engineer on multi-disciplinary product teams
• Design, analyze, and test sensors and integrated electronics with an emphasis on the successful transition of the design to production
• Lead, and be the subject matter expert for, environmental testing (dynamics, thermal, etc.) for strategic programs in the company
• Interface with customers as a technical lead during regular meetings and milestone reviews
• Perform structural and thermal analyses for strategic programs to ensure ruggedness and survivability of products during the design stage
• Identify technical issues, propose solutions, and ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve the technical issues
• Train and mentor other Mechanical Engineers in analysis and validation testing to further develop the in-house knowledge base
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Technical Skills:

• B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of design and test experience in a product development capacity focused on aerospace or military systems
• 5+ years of experience with structural and thermal simulation packages (SolidWorks, ANSYS)
• Advanced proficiency in solid modeling using SolidWorks (preferred), Pro-E, or CATIA
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and production processes for Aerospace or military electronics
• Strong understanding in the use of GD&T in producing part and assembly manufacturing drawings
• Well versed in a variety of manufacturing processes, including machining, rapid prototyping, injection molding, laser cutting, etc
• Ability to design out of the box with minimal input
• Self-starter and be willing to take full responsibility in delivering a quality product
  
  

What You Can Expect:

• The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful
  
  

Pay Range:

$135,000-$190,000 annually

However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, DentalInsurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
  
  

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email [e-mail]

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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