Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Gardena, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Defense
The Role
Design, prototype, analyze, and test aerospace rocket and missile structures, mechanisms, electromechanical hardware, and vehicle components. Own products from concept through integrated testing and manufacturing, perform hand calculations and computational analysis, optimize designs for harsh environmental and dynamic conditions, iterate manufacturing and testing processes, and lead reviews and trade studies with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
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About the Company:
Aerospace & Defense startup currently in Stealth based in El Segundo, made up of former 

SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed engineers, to develop and mass produce life-saving 

systems.  Backed by joint staff level military leadership and several major SV firms, their first 

product is designed for immediate deployment around the world.

Job Overview:  

We are seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer with a strong design and testing 

background.  You will design , prototype, analyze, and test complex vehicle components and 

systems for aerospace rocket/missile systems.  You will own system components, subassemblies, architecture, and products from conception through to integrated testing and manufacture and be responsible for performance by executing analysis and environmental testing.  


Key Responsibilities:

  •   Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical hardware 
  •   Perform hand calculations and to develop, assess, and optimize designs 
  •   Perform computational analysis on complex designs exposed to harsh conditions, both environmental and dynamic.   
  •   Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced     environment 
  •   Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers 
  •   Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance, among other considerations 
  •   Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work 


Qualifications: 

  •   5+ years in Mechanical Design role experience in Aerospace and Defense industry 
  •   Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering 
  •   High proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, NX, or Catia  
  •   2+ years using computational analysis such as Ansys  
  •   Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. 
  •   Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project


Itar Requirements

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in a mechanical design role within the aerospace and defense industry
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering
  • High proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, NX, or CATIA
  • 2+ years of experience using computational analysis tools such as ANSYS
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
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The Company
126 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Singularity Defense is a U.S. aerospace and defense innovator developing scalable, cost-effective air-defense technologies and low-cost interceptor systems to counter modern, mass-produced aerial threats. The company engineers counter-weapon systems at scale to protect people on the battlefield and at home, with a mission to bring warfighters home and keep cities safe through affordable defenses for the most urgent security challenges.

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