Propulsion Build Engineer - Flight Hardware & Production

Medium; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking engineers to work on the design, manufacture, and testing of hypersonic aircraft. Responsibilities include leading project planning, collaborating on design concepts, and transitioning prototypes to production. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering, hands-on hardware experience, and knowledge of CAD. The position offers a salary between $90,000 - $180,000 annually and involves some travel.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering first principles.
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count).
• Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate directly with high level design concepts turning them into detailed designs.
• Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.

Skills

Strong engineering first principles

Hands-on experience with physical hardware

Comfort with CAD

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX

Job description

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking engineers to work on the design, manufacture, and testing of hypersonic aircraft. Responsibilities include leading project planning, collaborating on design concepts, and transitioning prototypes to production. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering, hands-on hardware experience, and knowledge of CAD. The position offers a salary between $90,000 - $180,000 annually and involves some travel.