Senior Mechanical Engineer, Omen
$146,000–$194,000 year
On-site · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Omen Team up to lead the mechanical design of a new autonomous air vehicle from concept to low-rate production, define requirements, propose viable solutions, and establish evaluation methodologies. Collaborate with electrical and software disciplines to ensure an integrated, reliable, and cost-effective system. Lead design reviews, perform analyses, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans, and contribute to tools, templates, processes, and standards. Maintain a high-energy, collaborative team environment while balancing speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost. Support hardware demonstrations with customers and travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
- A minimum of 8+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional setting
- Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
- Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (NX preferred) with specific emphasis on complex fixturing and tooling design
- Hands-on experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development through design, procurement, build, and implementation
- Expertise with high-performance airframe manufacturing and assembly processes, including composite and metallic part machining, locating, fixturing, fastening, joining, fuel sealing, and integration from piece part to completed airframe
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Preferred: Experience in NX/Teamcenter, experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration, broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic airframes and parts
- Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems through hands-on projects, certifications, or hobbies
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with running structural development testing
- Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.
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