Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Systems Lead

Thales Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,251 - 222,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thales Group in Irvine, California, is seeking a Staff Engineer - Mechanical to lead the design and development of aerospace systems. This full-time position offers an opportunity to influence mechanical architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace industry, including support for major aircraft OEMs. The position ensures compliance with aerospace standards while mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in aerospace.
• Experience supporting Boeing or Airbus line-fit programs.
• Proven ability to lead complex mechanical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and lifecycle support of aerospace systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mechanical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Technical leadership

Aerospace standards compliance

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Thermal management tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Thales Group in Irvine, California, is seeking a Staff Engineer - Mechanical to lead the design and development of aerospace systems. This full-time position offers an opportunity to influence mechanical architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace industry, including support for major aircraft OEMs. The position ensures compliance with aerospace standards while mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.