Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures
Gardena, CA$160k - $225kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior mechanical design engineer focused on ground structures for aerospace systems, responsible for design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing process development from conception through integration and production.
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
- 9+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
- 5+ years of hands-on project experience developing manufacturing processes
- Proficient in 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred)
- Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, vehicle systems, and different actuation 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:Mechanical design3D CAD - SOLIDWORKSGD&TManufacturing processesSystems engineering
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k
- Lunch
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.
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