Senior Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)

Alumni Founders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Alumni Founders seeks a senior mechanical designer to own the propulsion hardware from concept through qualification. You will generate 3D models, run structural analyses, and ensure robust hardware through testing and validation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 10+ years in design/analysis, CAD/FEA proficiency, and demonstrated hardware-building ability from blank canvas to production.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Proficient in CAD/FEA and hardware testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design, development, and qualification of high-power electric propulsion systems and related hardware.
• Generate 3D models and perform structural analysis.
• Manage vendors through the production lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Electromechanical Design

CAD

FEA

GD&T

Thermodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

Structural Analysis

Propulsion System Integration

Prototyping

Vendor Management

Hardware Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD/FEA tools

Job description

Own the mechanical design, development, and qualification of high-power electric propulsion systems and related hardware. This includes generating 3D models, performing structural analysis, and managing vendors through the production lifecycle.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with over 10 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis. Candidates must be proficient in CAD/FEA and have a demonstrated ability to build and test hardware from a blank canvas.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Electromechanical Design, CAD, FEA, GD&T, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Structural Analysis, Propulsion System Integration, Prototyping, Vendor Management, Hardware Testing

Benefits:

• Equity
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave