Are you a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for aerospace innovation? Our client a landmark company involved in building the fastest (Mach 0.75), smallest, heavy-lift micro-turbine powered VTOL aircraft ever designed, are looking for an exceptional engineer to join our all-star team in Long Beach, CA. This is your chance to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You will be working at the forefront of aerospace innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with VTOL aircraft. As part of the team, you will play a key role in creating the next generation of aerospace technology.
Must-Have Qualifications :
5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace or a related field.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar technical degree from a well-regarded university.
US citizenship is required (due to access to export-controlled data).
Extensive experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other forms of mechanical analysis.
Highly skilled in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent).
Prior experience as a Resident Engineer (RE) is strongly preferred.
Experience at well-known aerospace companies is highly desirable.
Must be able to work on-site in Long Beach, CA, with no expectations of relocation assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
Design airframe components, test fixturing, and support hardware development.
Contribute to aircraft assembly and integration efforts (including drawing releases, tolerance analysis, and work instructions).
Develop tooling solutions for fabrication, assembly, and testing of aircraft components.
Hands-on fabrication and assembly of the aircraft.
Support testing of airframe components, engines, and other hardware.
Join the flight-test team, traveling to the test range and supporting the end-to-end test process.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Knowledge of PLM, ERP, and other manufacturing planning systems.
Experience with composites and metallics (e.g., welding, rolling, milling).
Software scripting experience in any language.
Employment Status:
You must be a US citizen or have current resident status as this position requires access to export-controlled data (security clearance is not required).