Senior Mechanical Engineer — End-to-End Hardware

InnoForge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

InnoForge in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own complex mechanical structures and ground systems from concept through prototyping, testing and production. This hands-on role emphasizes building real hardware and taking full ownership of designs.

You will develop CAD models and drawings, run structural assessments and trade studies, and support manufacturing to scale production. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX and knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturability

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on mechanical design and hardware development experience.
• Experience designing substantial metallic structures, welded assemblies or complex mechanical equipment.
• Proven ability to take designs from prototype through production.
• Proficiency in GD&T and design for manufacturability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical structures, assemblies and ground support systems.
• Own mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing and integration.
• Develop metallic structures, welded assemblies and mechanical components.
• Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct structural assessments, calculations and design trade studies.
• Support prototyping, testing and design iterations.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical design

Hardware development

Design for manufacturability

GD&T understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

InnoForge in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own complex mechanical structures and ground systems from concept through prototyping, testing and production. This hands-on role emphasizes building real hardware and taking full ownership of designs.

You will develop CAD models and drawings, run structural assessments and trade studies, and support manufacturing to scale production. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX and knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturability