Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineer job at Calspan
Calspan is a recognized leader in advanced automotive testing and engineering solutions. Calspan is looking for a motivated
Mechanical Engineer
to join our team. The individual who fills this role will perform research, design, and test electromechanical equipment and systems.
This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strong Be Calspan Values and a commitment to innovation. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future.
Responsibilities
Support execution of testing operations in accurate and efficient manner.
Support analysis of feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanical equipment systems.
Support the development of new applications and test procedures.
Maintain engineering data and/or drawings, which includes layouts, three-dimensional models, and structural analyses.
Support the development of technical documentation, including engineering plans, requirements definition, test procedures, installation design plan,s and related technical reports.
Provide guidance to technicians in fabrication, installation and operations of mechanical and related equipment and systems.
Qualifications
Preferred Education / Experience:
Bachelors in Engineering or related discipline
3+ years in Engineering or related discipline or;
A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
Mechanical engineering methods
CAD applications
Perform basic design, layout, test and evaluation of mechanical and electromechanical systems and components
Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage abstract and concrete variables
Microsoft Office
Why join Calspan?
Be Calspan Culture
At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company's talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative, and our commitment to drive every individual to Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community, and Be Recognized. Our culture fosters a positive atmosphere and a competitive, can-do approach to action.
Great Benefits Happy, Committed Employees
Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, and opportunities for advancement. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Salary Range (min) USD $78,000.00/Yr. Salary Range (max) USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Auto-ApplyProject Engineer
San Diego, CA jobs
Job Title: Project Engineer
Department: Engineering Pay Rate: $130,000-$160,000 Annually DOE
US Citizenship Required.
About the Role
Join a team that designs and delivers complex, mission-critical systems for the maritime industry. As a Project Engineer, you'll take ownership of design development and technical management for assigned engineering projects-ensuring our systems meet customer requirements, quality standards, and budget goals.
You'll work closely with shipyard personnel, customers, program management, marketing, vendors, and purchasing to bring innovative and reliable marine systems to life. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make an impact in the design and integration of shipboard systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and execution of assigned engineering projects within budget, scope, and schedule.
Interpret and ensure compliance with customer purchase specifications, maritime regulations, and classification society standards.
Develop design concepts and product specifications that meet functional, cost, and performance objectives for marine applications.
Direct and coordinate the work of project and design engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership as needed.
Prepare or oversee the creation of layout, detail, and assembly drawings; perform necessary engineering calculations and analyses.
Specify components, equipment, and materials used in shipboard systems, coordinating with vendors and suppliers to meet project needs.
Collaborate with shipyard operations and production teams to ensure design intent is achieved during fabrication and installation.
Support proposal development, preparing estimates of engineering hours and material requirements based on customer and marketing specifications.
Participate in design and technical reviews, providing solutions for engineering challenges as they arise.
Review and approve all drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance prior to release.
Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams to align project requirements and deliverables.
Perform other related duties in support of department and company objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) or Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic design for powered equipment or shipboard systems.
Direct experience in the maritime or shipbuilding industry is required.
Strong understanding of shipboard systems, marine equipment integration, and applicable standards/regulations (ABS, USCG, DNV, etc.).
Ability to travel on short notice when required.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Role involves extended periods of computer and desk work.
Occasional travel to shipyards, vendors, or customer sites may be required.
Why Join Us
As part of our engineering team, you'll help shape the next generation of maritime systems and equipment that keep vessels operating safely and efficiently. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects, collaborate with top professionals in the industry, and grow your expertise in a dynamic and rewarding field.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
We comply with all Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division regulations.
Commissioning Engineer
San Diego, CA jobs
Exempt
San Diego, CA
Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 Annually DOE
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
Department: Engineering
The Commissioning Engineer will commission the machinery software on the T-AO Program, including debugging, updates and constructive change. They are expected to support aftermarket upgrades for MSC.
Responsibilities
Plan, carry out and document ship electrical/automation surveys (part of the pre-quotation phase).
Plan and take part in installation and commissioning of electrical, automation, remote control and IT systems in connection with onboard fluid machinery such as HVAC, combustion air & machinery ventilation, pumping- and compressor systems).
Program PLCs to meet customer functional specifications while in accordance with industry standards such as IEC 61131
Develop testing procedures for automation systems
Perform factory acceptance testing with customer and regulatory body in attendance
Interpret customer specifications and drawings as they apply to our scope of supply.
Qualifications
Familiarity with Regulatory bodies such as ABS, USCG, DNV, NEC, etc.
Excellent electronic (email) communications skills.
Ability to travel to the ship, both at the shipyard and once in service.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Interpret customer specifications and drawings as they apply to automation equipment and related products.
Support Business Development with technical input and review into proposals for potential new business.
Interface with customers, sales and field installation services personnel.
Experience using AutoCad.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Mechanical, Electrical or Naval/Marine Engineering from an accredited university or college (Master's level or higher preferred)
5+ years overall experience with relevant commissioning experience to the marine/offshore industries.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Pleasanton, CA jobs
An employee owned engineering firm is seeking an Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in San Francisco. This firm is known for its dedication and innovative solutions. If you are a highly motivated engineer looking to be a part of a dynamic and rewarding firm, let's connect!
Responsibilities:
HVAC system design
Provide oversight of support staff
Site observations
Qualifications:
5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
PE License
Client interactions
Benefits / Perks:
Half days on Friday
Path to head of the company
Career development
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA jobs
This role will design mechanical test systems for vehicle electronics. You"ll work on developing mechanical solutions for design characterization, validation, and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Design modular and reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics.
This will start with manual bench-top setups and will evolve to fully automated systems for volume production
Work with cross-functional engineering groups to define mechanical test requirements for electronics and drive design decisions that help with the testability of ECUs.
Design custom mechanical interfaces to connect to ECUs.
This can range from pogo-pin connections to bed-of-nails style probing
Design rack-based test systems that reduce complexity and improve build time when replicating at scale
Create well documented diagrams, bills of materials, and standard operating procedures for test automation systems
Develop and release drawings, BOM and specifications.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors during purchasing, station build, integration and final commissioning
provide technical oversight to vendors for manufacturing of mechanical components and systems
Work with technicians to communicate requirements and ensure proper implementation
Qualifications
BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
5+ years of relevant working experience designing modular mechanical hardware for test automation systems that range from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
Expert at using 3D CAD design software like Autodesk Inventor,, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProE, etc
Ability to read electrical circuits and schematics, navigating PCB layouts and understand manufacturer's product data sheets
Experience working in the automotive, semiconductor, or aerospace industries
Experience with electronics testing/probing/harnessing technologies like mass interconnect solutions (VPC), specialty probes (Ingun), etc
Experience supporting deployment automated test equipment in manufacturing environments
Hands-on hardware integration experience with automated test equipment
Nice To Have
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CANFD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, etc.)
Experience with automation instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal analyzers, signal generators, multifunction devices (digital and analog)
CAD Design Engineer
Tustin, CA jobs
THIS IS WHAT YOU"LL DO:
Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications and processes.
Create and maintain Battery CAD data in CATIA and ENOVIA.
Responsible for tasks related to development and deployment of systems, methodologies, standards and processes that result in the ability to create and manage high fidelity digital data for Client products.
Analyze battery packaging zones for clash, clearance and contact issues and document and coordinate critical issues with the battery design team.
Actively work to maintain current BOM and all design related attributes as defined by engineering,
Support development and maintenance of all assembly drawings and ensure data managed is correctly related.
THIS IS WHAT YOU"LL NEED:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
5+ years of experience using CATIA, ENOVIA (CATIA V6 preferred)
Familiarity with computer‐aided design, manufacturing and product data management systems.
Experience with automotive virtual, mule, prototype and production builds
Basic knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing engineering applications and processes.
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Engineering
Burlingame, CA jobs
Proterra offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where our employees can thrive personally and professionally. With cutting-edge facilities and groundbreaking projects, Proterra offers unique opportunities to grow, collaborate, and lead transformative change in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment.
Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our battery solutions to our people, where we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to drive change for the earth. Here at Proterra we strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging bold ideas, allowing our employees to bring their full selves to work. Our employees benefit from competitive total rewards packages, and opportunities to develop professionally.
Position Overview:
This role focuses on the mechanical design of next-generation battery packs, from architecture definition to production at volume.
About the Role - You will:
Lead design of battery subsystems, modules, and component systems from concept through launch
Contribute to architecture decisions with a focus on cost, mass, lifetime performance, and manufacturability
Define subsystem specifications and collaborate on requirements development
Collaborate across engineering functions to define interfaces and ensure robust integration across mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems
cell engineers, modeling engineers, systems engineering, battery electronics engineering, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, program management, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams
Identify technical risks and mitigation plans; design DOEs, prototypes, and test plans to validate concepts
Lead root cause investigations and resolution of failures from builds, launch, or field
Develop 3D CAD and 2D drawings using GD&T for complex parts and assemblies
Manage part life cycle and engineering change orders
Create supporting documentation (DFMEA, 8D, compliance, etc.)
Mentor junior engineers and help grow technical capability across the team
About Our Group:
We are part of the battery technology team, developing cutting-edge battery packs that meet aggressive cost, energy density, and manufacturability goals. Our team is driven by:
Purpose: advancing electrified transportation through world-class battery technology
Initiative: owning challenges and experimenting boldly
Humility: seeking help and adjusting course when needed
Critical thinking: analyzing deeply and questioning assumptions
Growth: tackling complex problems and learning continuously
Community: building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment
Kindness: practicing empathy and collaboration
Fun: finding energy in the work and each other
You will report to the battery pack engineering manager and work closely with colleagues in our Burlingame CA R&D center and Greer, SC production facility.
Your Experience Includes:
8+ years of mechanical design experience with meaningful contributions to battery systems
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; MS or relevant specialization is a plus
Deep technical experience in one or more of the following areas:
Thermal runaway mitigation in battery systems
Dispensed dielectric materials application (potting)
Electrical interconnects, bussing, short circuit performance, and associated analyses
Structural design under crash and abuse loads
Thermal management of batteries
Proven track record of leading design from concept to production across multiple product cycles
Experience supporting suppliers and manufacturing partners through design, tooling, and process development
Strong background in design for high-volume manual and automated assembly
Proficient in 3D CAD, 2D Drawings (including GD&T); 3DX or CATIA V5 Preferred; FEA experience a plus
Ability to influence architectural decisions, establish best practices, lead technical direction, and communicate complex concepts at management levels
Strong communication skills and experience working across systems, test, supply chain, and quality
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and leading technical development
Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra's innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems - enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment
Proterra's battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.
Location: Burlingame
Travel: 10%
Compensation: $170,000 - $190,000
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Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Pack
Burlingame, CA jobs
Proterra offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where our employees can thrive personally and professionally. With cutting-edge facilities and groundbreaking projects, Proterra offers unique opportunities to grow, collaborate, and lead transformative change in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment.â¯â¯
â¯Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our battery solutions to our people, where we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to drive change for the earth. Here at Proterra we strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging bold ideas, allowing our employees to bring their full selves to work. Our employees benefit from competitive total rewards packages, and opportunities to develop professionally.â¯
Position Overview:â¯
This role focuses on the mechanical design of next-generation battery packs, from architecture definition to production at volume.
About the role - You will:
Own design of battery subsystems and components from concept through launch
Support architecture decisions with analysis and quantitative input on cost, mass, lifetime performance, and manufacturability
Develop subsystem specifications and contribute to requirements definition with cross-functional partners
Collaborate across engineering functions to define interfaces and ensure robust integration across mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems
cell engineers, modeling engineers, systems engineering, battery electronics engineering, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, program management, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams
Contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning
Own basic component and subsystem level testing to support design decisions, coordinate large validation efforts with test team
Root cause and corrective action execution for design, build, and launch issues
Create detailed 3D CAD and 2D drawings using GD&T for parts and assemblies
Execute part life cycle and engineering change orders
Contribute to generation of supporting documentation (DFMEA, 8D, compliance, etc.)
Share knowledge and provide guidance to less experienced engineers
About Our Group:
We are part of the battery technology team, developing cutting-edge battery packs that meet aggressive cost, energy density, and manufacturability goals. Our team is driven by:
Purpose: advancing electrified transportation through world-class battery technology
Initiative: owning challenges and experimenting boldly
Humility: seeking help and adjusting course when needed
Critical thinking: analyzing deeply and questioning assumptions
Growth: tackling complex problems and learning continuously
Community: building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment
Kindness: practicing empathy and collaboration
Fun: finding energy in the work and each other
You will report to the battery pack engineering manager and work closely with colleagues in our Burlingame CA R&D center and Greer, SC production facility.
About You:
Proactive and self-directed
Creative and confident in idea generation
Team-oriented, focused on mentorship and collaboration
Comfortable influencing across all levels
Detail-driven with strong judgment and problem-solving skills
Adaptable, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment
Clear communicator; written, verbal, and visual
Your Experience Includes:
5+ years of mechanical design experience with contributions to battery systems
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; MS or relevant specialization is a plus
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
Demonstrated depth in at least one area of applied fundamentals (mechanics, thermals, fluids, circuits, etc).
Demonstrated experience delivering a design to production with participation across multiple product cycles, high volume manufacturing is a plus
Experience designing for several materials and fabrication types (aluminum, steel, copper, plastic, dispensed materials etc. | stamped, cast, extruded, injection molded, coatings, etc.)
Ability to contribute to architectural decisions, conduct trade studies, and clearly communicate complex concepts within the team and to immediate leadership
Strong collaboration skills and experience working with systems, test, supply chain, and quality functions
Experience sharing knowledge and supporting development of junior engineers
Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra's innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems - enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.â¯
Proterra's battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.â¯
Location:â¯â¯ Burlingame, CA
Travel:⯠10%
Compensation:â¯â¯ $141,500 - $168,500
Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).â¯
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Staff Mechanical Engineer
San Francisco, CA jobs
Why We Are Hiring for This Role
Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through production, with a focus on DFM and scalability.
Collaborate with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and software teams to architect complex electro-mechanical systems.
Optimize designs for high-volume manufacturing using injection molding, die casting, stamping, etc
Use CAE tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, thermal analysis) to simulate performance, validate designs, and inform trade-offs.
Drive technical decision-making and mentor junior engineers across design best practices.
Develop and maintain product structure and BOMs within PLM systems
Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers to transition products from prototype to mass production.
Conduct design reviews and implement continuous improvement processes for quality, cost, and reliability.
What Kind of Person Are We Looking for
8+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems.
Proven track record of designing products for mass production with a focus on DFM principles.
Proficiency in CAD, and CAE tools
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
Experience managing designs and revisions within a PLM environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to prototyping and validation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in robotic systems, motion control, or actuated mechanisms is a plus
Familiarity with design validation protocols including HALT/HASS and environmental testing.
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis for high-precision assemblies.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (UL, CE, RoHS, etc.) is a plus
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Suspension (Autonomous Vehicle Team)
San Francisco, CA jobs
Why We Are Hiring for This Role:
Own suspension system development end-to-end: concept, CAD design, simulation, testing, and validation for off-road electric ATVs.
Suspension analysis including kinematics, compliance, ride & handling, durability, and off-road performance optimization.
Design and iterate suspension components (arms, dampers, bushings, linkages, mounts, etc.) in CAD with manufacturability and serviceability in mind.
Support prototype builds and field testing, diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues quickly.
Document designs, analyses, and validation results to ensure clear handoff to manufacturing and future iterations
What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:
5+ years of experience in suspension design, testing, or vehicle dynamics (off-road, automotive, powersports, or defense preferred)
Hands-on experience with suspension testing (rig tests, durability, vibration, ride/handling) and data analysis
Familiarity with structural analysis (FEA for static, fatigue, and crash loads)
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, and compliance tuning
Ability to design for rugged, off-road environments (shock, vibration, corrosion, and dirt/water ingress considerations)
Experience with chassis frame design, weldment design, and lightweight structures
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
Experience with suspension analysis tools (e.g., Adams Car, Simpack, Matlab)
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent) for suspension and chassis design
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Salary
The annual compensation is expected to be between $150,000 - $1,000,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Mechanical Design & Integration Engineer - Space
Los Angeles, CA jobs
About Us
At Antares, our long-term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We're fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity's presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we're building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space.
Formed in 2023, the Antares team hails from SpaceX, The White House, MIT, Rigetti Computing, The Air Force, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, Ultra Safe Nuclear, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Antares has raised over $39M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has over $4M in government funding.
About the Team
As a Mechanical Design and Integration Engineer in Antares' Mission Engineering team, you will own the design and integration of cutting-edge nuclear terrestrial and space systems. From concept through fabrication and deployment, you'll develop reactor, testbed, and vehicle layouts that unify reactor, power conversion, heat rejection, and payload systems into a cohesive architecture. You'll drive trades on system layout, interfaces, packaging, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to refine configurations and close design loops. Your responsibilities will span CAD integration, mass properties management, and precise definition of thermal and mechanical interfaces to ensure the system satisfies requirements and is manufacturable.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the configuration and integration of terrestrial and space nuclear systems and testbeds including reactor, power conversion, thermal rejection, shielding, and structural elements.
Drive system-level layout, mass properties, and integration decisions across all phases of design, from concept through CDR.
Own CAD integration models and configuration baselines
Drive cross-discipline alignment and trade studies.
Coordinate closely with subsystem leads (nuclear, thermal, structures) to ensure a system architecture that satisfies requirements.
Support design reviews and integration/test planning for hardware.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace Engineering, or a related physics-based field.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in vehicle configuration.
Expertise with CAD (e.g., NX, CATIA) and past experience with PLM and other manufacturing planning and management systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace Engineering, or a related physics-based field.
Expertise in the design, analysis, and integration of space and/or nuclear systems.
Experience in nuclear or other high temperature systems.
Leadership experience on a project or research team.
Strong project management skills, cross discipline communication, and interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Exceptional communication skills to work effectively across teams and convey technical information to non-specialists.
Understanding of fundamental principles in fluid systems and solid mechanics.
Demonstrated track record of initiative and high impact / ROI contributions.
Broad knowledge of materials science and material selections, especially for nuclear applications.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to meet business milestones
Location
We are located in Torrance, CA in a 145,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.
Culture
At Antares, we like to specifically tie each role to our founding document's set of values-here are the top five cultural values we think you should believe at your core to be successful:
Think in Systems
- Energy and Defense are complex ecosystems with numerous stakeholders with competing priorities, conflicting policies, perverse incentives, and emergent and path-dependent properties. First principles thinking alone is insufficient. Think probabilistically and then take action. “If you want to be certain, then you are apt to be obsolete.” Over-optimizing the components often degrades the system
Obsess over the End User
- The customer and end user are often not the same. We will never build globally competitive commercial products if we lose sight of our end users and their entire interaction with the product life cycle
Be Unconstrained by Convention
- Our only limits are the laws of physics. Many, even experts, will say what we are working on is impossible. They said the same about SpaceX reusing rockets. Generationally impactful companies, by definition, must accomplish the seemingly impossible. If it were easy, it would have already been done. Never shy away from a solution because it has never been tried before, and never choose to do something because that's “how it's always been done”
Craftsmen
- We also focus on the inputs. We aspire to high-quality engineering for its own sake. As such, we invest in personal growth, learning, and developing a long-term career path for exceptional individual contributors. We embrace a beginner's mindset, share knowledge, and never condescend the curious
Seriously Optimistic
- We're ambitious and we believe we're capable of achieving things others believe are impossible. We reward audacity and don't let cynicism, sarcasm, snark, or belittlement influence us to lower the bar
Equal Opportunity
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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 here.
Auto-ApplyMechanical Design & Integration Engineer - Space
Los Angeles, CA jobs
About Us
At Antares, our long-term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We're fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity's presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we're building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space.
Formed in 2023, the Antares team hails from SpaceX, The White House, MIT, Rigetti Computing, The Air Force, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, and National Laboratories like Los Alamos, Idaho, and Oak Ridge. Antares has raised over $130M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has over $13M in government funding.
About the Team
As a Mechanical Design and Integration Engineer in Antares' Mission Engineering team, you will own the design and integration of cutting-edge nuclear terrestrial and space systems. From concept through fabrication and deployment, you'll develop reactor, testbed, and vehicle layouts that unify reactor, power conversion, heat rejection, and payload systems into a cohesive architecture. You'll drive trades on system layout, interfaces, packaging, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to refine configurations and close design loops. Your responsibilities will span CAD integration, mass properties management, and precise definition of thermal and mechanical interfaces to ensure the system satisfies requirements and is manufacturable.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the configuration and integration of terrestrial and space nuclear systems and testbeds including reactor, power conversion, thermal rejection, shielding, and structural elements.
Drive system-level layout, mass properties, and integration decisions across all phases of design, from concept through CDR.
Own CAD integration models and configuration baselines
Drive cross-discipline alignment and trade studies.
Coordinate closely with subsystem leads (nuclear, thermal, structures) to ensure a system architecture that satisfies requirements.
Support design reviews and integration/test planning for hardware.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace Engineering, or a related physics-based field.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in vehicle configuration.
Expertise with CAD (e.g., NX, CATIA) and past experience with PLM and other manufacturing planning and management systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace Engineering, or a related physics-based field.
Expertise in the design, analysis, and integration of space and/or nuclear systems.
Experience in nuclear or other high temperature systems.
Leadership experience on a project or research team.
Strong project management skills, cross discipline communication, and interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Exceptional communication skills to work effectively across teams and convey technical information to non-specialists.
Understanding of fundamental principles in fluid systems and solid mechanics.
Demonstrated track record of initiative and high impact / ROI contributions.
Broad knowledge of materials science and material selections, especially for nuclear applications.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to meet business milestones
Location
We are located in Torrance, CA in a 145,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.
Culture
At Antares, we like to specifically tie each role to our founding document's set of values-here are the top five cultural values we think you should believe at your core to be successful:
Think in Systems
- Energy and Defense are complex ecosystems with numerous stakeholders with competing priorities, conflicting policies, perverse incentives, and emergent and path-dependent properties. First principles thinking alone is insufficient. Think probabilistically and then take action. “If you want to be certain, then you are apt to be obsolete.” Over-optimizing the components often degrades the system
Obsess over the End User
- The customer and end user are often not the same. We will never build globally competitive commercial products if we lose sight of our end users and their entire interaction with the product life cycle
Be Unconstrained by Convention
- Our only limits are the laws of physics. Many, even experts, will say what we are working on is impossible. They said the same about SpaceX reusing rockets. Generationally impactful companies, by definition, must accomplish the seemingly impossible. If it were easy, it would have already been done. Never shy away from a solution because it has never been tried before, and never choose to do something because that's “how it's always been done”
Craftsmen
- We also focus on the inputs. We aspire to high-quality engineering for its own sake. As such, we invest in personal growth, learning, and developing a long-term career path for exceptional individual contributors. We embrace a beginner's mindset, share knowledge, and never condescend the curious
Seriously Optimistic
- We're ambitious and we believe we're capable of achieving things others believe are impossible. We reward audacity and don't let cynicism, sarcasm, snark, or belittlement influence us to lower the bar
Equal Opportunity
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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 here.
Auto-ApplyAeronautical Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT)
Los Angeles, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman's **Defense Systems** in **Northridge, California** is currently seeking a **Aeronautical Engineer Level 3 or 4** to support the **AARGM-ER** program within our **Advanced Weapons** business unit. This role is 100% on site with no hybrid or remote work.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Design of mechanical parts and assemblies, including 3D CAD modeling; 2D drawing drafting, review, revision, and release; selection of components and materials; support of trade studies.
+ Communicating with suppliers and customers to exchange technical information.
+ Coordinate with supply chain regarding supplier changes, cost reductions, process improvements, and changing suppliers.
+ Coordinate with manufacturing regarding design and process improvements.
+ Collaborating with other functional areas on various aspects of product design/documentation, including procurement, production, logistics, or configuration management.
+ Hands-on troubleshooting, inspection, or assembly of parts/subsystems in support of prototyping, production, or test.
+ Performing tolerance stack up analysis and authoring reports documenting them.
+ Collaborating with analysis teams who are responsible for performing mass properties, structural, thermal, and materials/processes reports.
+ Creating and delivering engineering briefings or reports to support design review activities.
+ Tracking & reporting task status.
+ Assist team to develop/document best practices.
+ Resolve NCs and guide team members on NC resolution.
**Basic Qualifications Principal Aeronautical Engineer (T3):**
+ Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience
+ Experience resolving NCs designing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and generating tolerance stack up analysis.
+ Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations.
+ Experience designing for MIL-STD-810 testing requirements.
+ Experience creating 3D parametric models using any industry-standard 3D CAD package such as Creo (preferred).
+ Team leading experience with ability to work productively and independently in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, with good verbal/written communication skills
+ Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance
**Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer (T4):**
+ Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience
+ Experience resolving NCs designing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and generating tolerance stack up analysis.
+ Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations.
+ Experience designing for MIL-STD-810 testing requirements.
+ Experience creating 3D parametric models using any industry-standard 3D CAD package such as Creo (preferred).
+ Team leading experience 'swith ability to work productively and independently in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, with good verbal/written communication skills
+ Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance
**Preferred Qualifications are:**
+ Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance
+ Experience using any industry-standard Product Lifecycle Management systems such as TeamCenter (preferred).
+ Experience working in or providing engineering support to manufacturing or test/evaluation, particularly for DoD projects
+ Experience working in a Scrum, Agile, or Kanban product-development environment
+ Experience in creating electronics packaging
+ Experience design for manufacturability
+ Experience with designing for EMI sensitive environments
+ Experience creating trade studies for design for cost analysis.
+ Experience in material selection.
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Aeronautical Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT)
Los Angeles, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems in Northridge, California is currently seeking a Aeronautical Engineer Level 3 or 4 to support the AARGM-ER program within our Advanced Weapons business unit. This role is 100% on site with no hybrid or remote work.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Design of mechanical parts and assemblies, including 3D CAD modeling; 2D drawing drafting, review, revision, and release; selection of components and materials; support of trade studies.
Communicating with suppliers and customers to exchange technical information.
Coordinate with supply chain regarding supplier changes, cost reductions, process improvements, and changing suppliers.
Coordinate with manufacturing regarding design and process improvements.
Collaborating with other functional areas on various aspects of product design/documentation, including procurement, production, logistics, or configuration management.
Hands-on troubleshooting, inspection, or assembly of parts/subsystems in support of prototyping, production, or test.
Performing tolerance stack up analysis and authoring reports documenting them.
Collaborating with analysis teams who are responsible for performing mass properties, structural, thermal, and materials/processes reports.
Creating and delivering engineering briefings or reports to support design review activities.
Tracking & reporting task status.
Assist team to develop/document best practices.
Resolve NCs and guide team members on NC resolution.
Basic Qualifications Principal Aeronautical Engineer (T3):
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience
Experience resolving NCs designing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and generating tolerance stack up analysis.
Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations.
Experience designing for MIL-STD-810 testing requirements.
Experience creating 3D parametric models using any industry-standard 3D CAD package such as Creo (preferred).
Team leading experience with ability to work productively and independently in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, with good verbal/written communication skills
Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer (T4):
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience
Experience resolving NCs designing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and generating tolerance stack up analysis.
Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations.
Experience designing for MIL-STD-810 testing requirements.
Experience creating 3D parametric models using any industry-standard 3D CAD package such as Creo (preferred).
Team leading experience ‘swith ability to work productively and independently in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, with good verbal/written communication skills
Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications are:
Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience using any industry-standard Product Lifecycle Management systems such as TeamCenter (preferred).
Experience working in or providing engineering support to manufacturing or test/evaluation, particularly for DoD projects
Experience working in a Scrum, Agile, or Kanban product-development environment
Experience in creating electronics packaging
Experience design for manufacturability
Experience with designing for EMI sensitive environments
Experience creating trade studies for design for cost analysis.
Experience in material selection.
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Auto-ApplyMechanical Fluid Systems Engineer
Mojave, CA jobs
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II, Sr-, or Staff-level Propulsion or Mechanical Engineer to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of Talon-A hypersonic aircraft rocket propulsion systems. An ideal candidate will have both mechanical and fluid subsystem component design experience. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Contribute to the development, build, and test of propulsion flight and ground hardware
+ Perform structural, fluid, and thermal analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies
+ Create component and assembly drawings for flight and ground test hardware
+ Create and maintain work instructions to install flight hardware onto vehicles
+ Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the aircraft and/or ground systems
+ Order materials and components, as required
+ Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated subsystem testing
+ Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking
+ Maintain inventory tracking of critical propulsion components
+ Manage supplier relations with key vendors
+ Technical ownership of clean rooms
+ Manage engineering release schedule in conjunction with shop planning
+ Track vehicle propulsion configuration
+ Review and release drawings, work instructions, analysis reports, etc.
+ Regular and comprehensive communication to the Propulsion Lead
+ Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
+ Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: fluid subsystem design, mechanical design, structural engineering, component or assembly level mechanical or fluid testing, rocket testing, cryogenic fluid systems, electrical and/or instrumentation experience
+ Experience with fluid-mechanical component design and stress analysis
+ Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies
+ Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
+ Ability to work on their own initiative
+ Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions
+ Experience leading a team of engineers
+ Knowledge of oxygen systems and oxygen cleanliness
+ Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
+ Active TS/SCI security clearance
**Required Computer Skills:**
+ Computer Aided Design tools
+ MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
**Preferred Computer Skills:**
+ Computer Aided Design tools - Solidworks
+ Programming - Matlab or Python
+ Familiarity with configuration management systems - Jira (preferred)
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
+ Level II ($98,100-$128,700): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Sr-level ($117,000-$153,400): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Staff-level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
**Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable**
+ Position based in Mojave, CA
+ Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be
**Benefits (*********************************************** and our location(s) (************************************************** **:**
+ 9/80 schedule
+ Healthcare ( _medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs_ )
+ Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
+ 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
+ Tuition reimbursement
**This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.**
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States.
**Stratolaunch** is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. **For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.**
**Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law** **:**
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**Job Category:** Engineering
**Req ID:** 225
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Systems
Santa Cruz, CA jobs
Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.
Overview
Joby Aviation is looking for a passionate engineer who can join our growing team. This multidisciplinary position provides the engineer a chance to interact with many of the key teams within the company. The Systems Engineer will assist with the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of a single or multiple aircraft systems, ranging from requirements management, development, certification, and entry into service. Systems Engineers will coordinate between various departments - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Joby Test Team, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Operations - as necessary to ensure the technical success of their system(s). Systems Engineers will work closely with FAA Engineers and Joby DERs to ensure their responsible system(s) comply with all federal airworthiness regulations.
This position requires a basic understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry-specific certification processes. The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude toward the project, a strong work ethic, and the ability to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are a must.
The Systems Engineer - Mechanical will be responsible for some or all systems related to:
System 21 - Environmental Controls
System 25 - Systems and Equipment
System 30 - Ice and Rain Protection
System 32 - Landing Gear
System 52 - Doors
Responsibilities
Generate, review, approve, and manage system requirements - including but not limited to regulatory, safety, human factors, design, environmental, manufacturing, quality, operational, and service requirements
Serve as the system-level focal point for integration and coordination activities with various departments and the certification authorities
Participate in multi-disciplinary design reviews throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness as required to coordinate and communicate system design projects
Assist with trade studies, analyses, and test programs as necessary to validate system architectures meet all requirements
Generate and/or review:
System safety analyses, such as FHAs, FTAs, CCAs, etc.
Engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications
Engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications
System and equipment test plans and reports
Compliance documentation
System engineering processes
Coordinate as required to execute and manage system design projects, testing, certification, production readiness, etc.
Work with various company departments to ensure equipment and low-level designs meet all system and aircraft-level requirements.
Various project management tasks as required.
Supplier Coordination during RFQ
Design development and qualification of supplier components
Required
3+ years experience of relevant industry experience
Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
A passion for aircraft, engineering and electric air transportation
Self-starter and able to learn on the job
Skilled at creating and reviewing technical schematics, logical and functional diagrams, and engineering specifications
Excellent problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills
Basic knowledge of FAA regulations and guidance material and industry standards
Proficient in English
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Desired
6+ years experience of relevant industry experience
Master of Science in Engineering required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
Working knowledge of SAE ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, and familiarity with 2X.1309 analyses and processes, including Advisory Circular 23.1309-1E
Working knowledge of DO-160G environmental qualification
Previous experience with aircraft systems
Private pilot certificate or higher
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $135,100 - $180,200/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Auto-ApplyVision Language Action (VLA) models engineer
San Francisco, CA jobs
Why Are We Hiring for this Role
Develop and optimize vision-language-action models, including transformers, diffusion models, and multimodal encoders/decoders.
Build representations for 2D/3D perception, affordances, scene understanding, and spatial reasoning.
Integrate LLM-based reasoning with action planning and control policies.
Design datasets for multimodal learning: video-action trajectories, instruction following, teleoperation data, and synthetic data.
Interface VLAM outputs with real-time robot control stacks (navigation, manipulation, locomotion).
Implement grounding layers that convert natural language instructions into symbolic, geometric, or skill-level action plans.
Deploy models on on-board or edge compute platforms, optimizing for latency, safety, and reliability.
Build scalable pipelines for ingesting, labeling, and generating multimodal training data.
Create simulation-to-real (Sim2Real) training workflows using synthetic environments and teleoperated demonstration data.
Optimize training pipelines, model parallelism, and evaluation frameworks.
Work closely with robotics, hardware, controls, and safety teams to ensure model outputs are executable, safe, and predictable.
Collaborate with product teams to define robot capabilities and user-facing behaviors.
Participate in user and field testing to iterate on real-world performance.
What Kind of Person are we looking For
Strong experience with training multimodal models, including VLAs, VLMs, vision transformers, LLMs.
Ability to build and iterate on large-scale training pipelines.
Deep proficiency in PyTorch or JAX, distributed training, and GPU acceleration.
Strong software engineering skills in Python and modern ML tooling.
Experience with (synthetic) dataset creation and curation.
Understanding of real-time deployment constraints on embedded hardware.
Optimally, familiarity with robotics simulation environments (Isaac Lab, Mujoco, or similar).
Ideally, hands-on experience with robotics, embodied AI, or reinforcement/imitation learning.
MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field-or equivalent industry experience.
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Salary
The annual compensation is expected to be between $80,000 - $1,000,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer I
Roseville, MN jobs
Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer I to work at our Roseville, MN location. This job is onsite Monday-Friday.
With general guidance from engineering management, supports the test programs for new product design and/or existing product development with engineering expertise. Provides technical customer service and coordinates testing for significant development programs. Conducts training on an as needed basis. Conducts feasibility studies on proposed projects from the aspect of product reliability and testing. Evaluates progress made on projects and makes or suggests changes deemed appropriate. Develops and maintains a corporate test documentation system. Maintains liaison with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Production personnel.
Company Information:
Horton, Inc., is a family owned, leading provider of engine cooling solutions worldwide. Horton is a global organization with employees and representatives in the U.S.A, Canada, Mexico, Germany, China, and more! We offer our employees great potential for personal and professional growth. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at *****************
Responsibilities
Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer Responsibilities:
Manages the process of design or verification of new or existing products.
Visits customer locations at project initiation to develop an understanding of the customer's needs.
Supervises verification plans and works with manufacturing and test staff to model and test designs.
Tests materials and concepts, working closely with the Test and Research staff to design tests and document results.
Determines when a product is ready for release and provides authorization for release of drawings and literature.
Works with manufacturing, providing engineering support during the production phase.
Supervises tests to measure the function and quality of products and to test new ideas or modifications of existing products.
Provides engineering support to the sales and management functions, assisting sales staff to respond to customer needs.
Attends sales and marketing planning meetings to discuss design needs and brainstorm for ideas regarding ways to meet specific customer or general market requirements.
Travels to customer locations with sales staff to observe applications and collect information necessary for addressing specific customer needs.
Coordinates product field tests to determine production use suitability of new or improved designs.
Works with sales team or development engineers to set up field tests to work out specific existing or potential future problems.
Supervises the collection of performance information in the field and the writing of detailed reports that provide design development information to the engineering staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer Qualifications:
Requires a 4-year Engineering degree.
Requires at least 3 years of experience.
Good communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft office Suite.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude are paramount.
Familiarity with PLC's and C-programming is desired.
Familiarity with data acquisition and controls experience is desired.
Experience with CAD, GDT, FEA, Reliability Testing and Design of Experiments is preferred.
Previous job experience in a test environment is preferred.
Additional Information:
The estimated hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000 per year plus bonus. The starting pay for this role with some prior experience is $80,000. Compensation will increase based on experience and qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.
To apply, qualified candidates should log onto *********************************
Horton Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled
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Auto-ApplyElectro-Mechanical Test Engineer I
Roseville, MN jobs
Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer I to work at our Roseville, MN location. This job is onsite Monday-Friday. With general guidance from engineering management, supports the test programs for new product design and/or existing product development with engineering expertise. Provides technical customer service and coordinates testing for significant development programs. Conducts training on an as needed basis. Conducts feasibility studies on proposed projects from the aspect of product reliability and testing. Evaluates progress made on projects and makes or suggests changes deemed appropriate. Develops and maintains a corporate test documentation system. Maintains liaison with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Production personnel.
Company Information:
Horton, Inc., is a family owned, leading provider of engine cooling solutions worldwide. Horton is a global organization with employees and representatives in the U.S.A, Canada, Mexico, Germany, China, and more! We offer our employees great potential for personal and professional growth. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at *****************
Responsibilities
Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer Responsibilities:
* Manages the process of design or verification of new or existing products.
* Visits customer locations at project initiation to develop an understanding of the customer's needs.
* Supervises verification plans and works with manufacturing and test staff to model and test designs.
* Tests materials and concepts, working closely with the Test and Research staff to design tests and document results.
* Determines when a product is ready for release and provides authorization for release of drawings and literature.
* Works with manufacturing, providing engineering support during the production phase.
* Supervises tests to measure the function and quality of products and to test new ideas or modifications of existing products.
* Provides engineering support to the sales and management functions, assisting sales staff to respond to customer needs.
* Attends sales and marketing planning meetings to discuss design needs and brainstorm for ideas regarding ways to meet specific customer or general market requirements.
* Travels to customer locations with sales staff to observe applications and collect information necessary for addressing specific customer needs.
* Coordinates product field tests to determine production use suitability of new or improved designs.
* Works with sales team or development engineers to set up field tests to work out specific existing or potential future problems.
* Supervises the collection of performance information in the field and the writing of detailed reports that provide design development information to the engineering staff.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer Qualifications:
* Requires a 4-year Engineering degree.
* Requires at least 3 years of experience.
* Good communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft office Suite.
* Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude are paramount.
* Familiarity with PLC's and C-programming is desired.
* Familiarity with data acquisition and controls experience is desired.
* Experience with CAD, GDT, FEA, Reliability Testing and Design of Experiments is preferred.
* Previous job experience in a test environment is preferred.
Additional Information:
The estimated hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000 per year plus bonus. The starting pay for this role with some prior experience is $80,000. Compensation will increase based on experience and qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.
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Horton Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled
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Mojave, CA jobs
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level I Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to support design, integration, testing, flight test, and maintenance of carrier aircraft mechanical and structural systems. This position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand requirements and engineer solutions. Areas of focus may include primary and secondary structure, subsystems, etc. You must be comfortable owning your responsibilities and supporting your design through the entire design life cycle - from concept through integration and test.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Own the design, build, and component level testing of mechanical and/or structural systems and hardware
+ Perform calculations and basic analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies
+ Spec and order hardware, as required, to fabricate your designs
+ Create component and assembly drawings for all hardware
+ Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the vehicle
+ Test components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated ground testing
+ Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete their tasking
+ Regular and comprehensive communication to the Roc Chief Engineer
+ Mission Control Center console and Flight Test responsibilities are expected
+ Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: mechanical design, structural engineering, thermal analysis, kinematics, component or assembly level mechanical testing, electrical and/or instrumentation experience
+ Experience with metal component design, both billet machined components and weldments
+ Experience with aerospace-grade hardware and mechanical design best practices
+ Experience with ground test hardware, including releasing engineering definition and developing work instructions
+ Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
+ Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
+ Ability to work on their own initiative
+ Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
**Required Computer Skills:**
+ Computer Aided Design tools - NX, Solidworks, or CATIA
+ Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Visio)
**Preferred Computer Skills:**
+ Programming - Matlab or Python
+ Familiarity with configuration management systems - Jira (preferred)
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
+ Level I ($80,600-$105,800): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
**Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable**
+ Position on-site based in Mojave, CA
+ Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be
**Benefits (*********************************************** and our location(s) (************************************************** **:**
+ 9/80 schedule
+ Healthcare ( _medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs_ )
+ Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
+ 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
+ Tuition reimbursement
**This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.**
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States.
**Stratolaunch** is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. **For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.**
**Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law** **:**
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**Job Category:** Engineering
**Req ID:** 238