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Mechanical Design Engineer (Structures) Level 2

Singularity Defense Corp
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Gardena, CAFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Mechanical design engineer with a strong background in designing ground structures for aerospace launch systems. Responsible for designing, prototyping, analyzing, testing, and developing manufacturing processes for complex ground systems integral to rocket/missile launches, from conception through integrated testing and manufacture.

Responsibilities

  • Design structures and ground systems integral to the launch and control of flight vehicles
  • Take ownership of the design through the manufacturing process including basic structural analysis, process development, and defining validation requirements
  • Co-develop product requirements through trade studies to drive optimization at the system level
  • Create intricate and detailed models and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS
  • Conduct rigorous testing and iteration cycles to ensure reliability and robust performance across all environments and operational scenarios
  • Continuously develop manufacturing processes to achieve high-rate, high-yield, and dependable production.
  • Establish and manage an effective product lifecycle, from supply chain sourcing through final assembly and integration, balancing cost efficiency, production complexity, and quality standards; closely coordinate with partner teams to develop and operate an optimized in-house manufacturing line.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
  • 3+ years of hands-on project experience developing manufacturing processes
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred)
  • Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and vehicle systems
  • Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
  • Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through medium-to-high-volume production ramp
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
  • Exposure to a variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Skills

Required:3D CADGD&TStructural analysisManufacturing process developmentProject ownershipCommunication
Nice to have:Sheet metal design
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Singularity Defense Corp

Singularity is answering humanity’s call to engineer counter-weapon systems at scale. We build to protect people on the battlefield and at home.

counter-weapon systemsair defensesoftware & GNCbuild to protect peopledeploymentmanufacturingtest engineeringembedded software
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