Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid-Electric)

High Power Media Ltd; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odys Aviation is seeking a mid level Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Propulsion Team. You will design, analyze, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems that support high-power hybrid-electric propulsion, including motors, generators, inverters, turbines, structures and cooling systems.

You'll work closely with electrical, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to take hardware from early concept through prototype build, test, and iteration.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of mechanical design of complex systems.
• Experience owning a critical assembly from concept to build and test.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and GD&T drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design and integration of propulsion components and subsystems.
• Drive resolution of hardware issues during prototyping and early production builds.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T and tolerances.
• Perform DFM/DFMA trade studies balancing weight, cost, thermal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to assess manufacturability and resolve issues.
• Support hands-on prototype assembly, integration, and test, including root-cause analysis.
• Conduct engineering analyses using hand calculations and FEA to guide design.
• Implement and refine thermal management strategies (air and/or liquid cooling).
• Translate test data and feedback into actionable design improvements.
• Document designs and changes to support team alignment and production.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Bias toward action

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on hardware debugging

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

GD&T

Job description

Odys Aviation is seeking a mid level Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Propulsion Team. You will design, analyze, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems that support high-power hybrid-electric propulsion, including motors, generators, inverters, turbines, structures and cooling systems.

You'll work closely with electrical, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to take hardware from early concept through prototype build, test, and iteration.