Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Hard Tech Recruit Long Beach, CA Job Details Permanent | Full-time $130,000 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Mechanical engineering CAD software Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Manufacturing Structural analysis Full Job Description About the Company Our client is a seed-stage startup, building the foundation for a new era of personal flight. Imagine a "driver assist" for pilots. Their system is the next generation cockpit, bringing modern design, dual touch displays, and advanced automation to general aviation. Their focus is on three critical advancements : Completing the unified flight-intelligence platform that blends adaptive software, intuitive cockpit design, and a modern safety envelope. The system will provide intelligent prompts similar to a human flight instructor. It uses AI for radio transcription, allowing you to see conversations and acknowledge commands with a single interaction. Developing an in-house fly-by-wire system that severs the physical connection between the control and the surface. Coupling their avionics and simplified controls in an entirely new aircraft design that is fundamentally easier and safer to fly . About the Role This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in Long Beach, CA at an exciting YC backed startup. In this role, you will work closely with a small multidisciplinary team to develop product designs around electromechanical assemblies, actuators, and aircraft integration structures. Basic Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree 3+ years of hands-on industry experience as a mechanical engineer Experience with mechanical and structural design, analysis and CAD Experience with common manufacturing practices (machining, sheet metal, post-processing components, etc) Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on industry experience as a mechanical engineer Experience working with PDM and design release processes Experience designing for aerospace, automotive, or other safety-critical applications Experience working with test labs and testing requirements (vibration, shock, thermal, etc) Experience working with and testing to DO-160G standards

Compensation Base:

$130,000-$150,000 Equity Benefits 100% employee covered health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Unlimited PTO + 3 weeks company is closed, including 2 weeks covering last week of Dec and first week of Jan 401k About Hard Tech Recruit Hard Tech Recruit is a specialized recruiting firm dedicated to sourcing and placing highly sought-after talent for startups at the forefront of advanced hardware innovation. We partner with seed stage startups making their first critical hires, Series A and B companies rapidly scaling engineering teams, and later-stage hardware companies entering new product lines or markets.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person