We're Hiring: Mechanical Design Engineer
Full-Time | Core Team
LAT Aerospace | Cross - Program
LAT Aerospace is developing next-generation aerospace systems from first principles. This includes a hybrid electric aircraft that takes off and lands within a space of a parking lot, Defence systems built from ground up and scalable Gas Turbine Engines.
The Mechanical Design Engineer role is a highly hands-on one. You will work across programs and design everything from aircraft mechanisms and propulsion hardware to test rigs, fixtures, and one-off mechanisms. The ideal candidate would enjoy solving new mechanical problems and turning ideas into working hardware quickly.
What you'll do
Design mechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures, test rigs, and support hardware across LAT's programs.
Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
Translate engineering requirements and concepts into robust, manufacturable mechanical designs.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) across machining, composites, additive manufacturing, and other processes.
Design mechanisms, joints, mounts, actuators, linkages, and other moving systems.
Perform tolerance analysis, interference checks, and fit/function reviews for complex assemblies.
Work closely with engineers, technicians, machinists, vendors, and manufacturing teams to take designs from CAD to physical hardware.
Iterate designs rapidly based on prototype builds, testing, and failure investigation.
Own BOMs, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation for assigned hardware.
Maintain and organize CAD and engineering data within our database and across life cycle.
What we're looking for
Minimum 3 years of industrial experience working on complex mechanisms, actuations, linkages or rotating machineries.
Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, machine design, materials, and manufacturing processes applicable on aerospace systems and test rigs.
Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software, Configuration management and PDM/PLM systems.
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, composites, welding, and additive manufacturing.
Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Ability to read and create detailed engineering drawings.
Hands-on experience taking hardware through concept design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and testing.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make practical engineering trade-offs based on FEA and engineering analysis.
Why LAT?
No hierarchy beyond strength of ideas.
Rapid hardware iteration culture.
Opportunity to build next-generation aerospace technology from the ground up.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years professional experience as a CAD Design Engineer or similar
- Detailed CAD design, assembly, and drafting experience
- Proficiency with multiple CAD packages (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo)
- Expertise in CAD assembly techniques, including managing large/complex assemblies
- Strong understanding and application of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), including additive and subtractive processes
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards
- Experience managing and organizing CAD files and data within a PDM/PLM system
What We Do
Imagine a world where flying is as easy as taking a bus. A world where air travel isn't just for the major cities, but for everyone, everywhere. No more congested hubs, no more wasted hours in security lines—just seamless, affordable, on-demand flights connecting thousands of destinations that the world has ignored for too long. We are building the future of mass aviation: a network of high-frequency, low-cost, 8 seater, STOL (short take-off and landing), medium-haul aircraft that make every city, every town, and every community accessible—without compromise. Powered by next-generation aircraft, designed ground-up for efficiency, built for affordability, and future-proofed for autonomy, we are aiming to rewrite the rules of flight. Our aircraft will take off and land in compact "air-stops" no bigger than a parking lot—no baggage belts, no security bottlenecks—eliminating the need for complex, expensive airport infrastructure that regional air travel simply doesn't require. No more waiting. No more detours. No more being forced to drive when you should be able to fly. This isn't the impractical supersonic future of aviation as you are made to believe. This is the real future of aviation that our communities need. --------- We are hiring We’re building a next-gen aerospace company — from scratch. Our Aircraft team is leading the development of our 8-seater hybrid-electric aircraft, spanning design, prototyping, systems integration, testing, and everything in between. Our GTE team is focused on building a world-class gas turbine engine. We're especially looking for folks with experience in turbines, rotors, control systems, or anything close. If you want to build something ambitious and enduring, write to us: [email protected] (for Aircraft) [email protected] (for GTE)
