Senior Mechanical Engineer - El Segundo, United States - Skyryse
Description
Skyryse wants to empower anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would.Powered by SkyOS, we automate flight controls and systems management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error.
We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, INTEGRATIONAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, Integration you will design and produce hardware solutions for our rapidly expanding portfolio of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms.
This includes designing, prototyping, and testing manufacture ready instances of actuator brackets, electronics enclosures, sensor mounts, and more.The role involves collaboration with LRU engineers, aircraft mechanics, external partners and Designated Engineering Representatives to determine how best to integrate designs into OEM airframes.
You will be hands-on with each fixed wing and/or rotorcraft model you design, working to bring our vision to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, prototype and test brackets, assemblies and mounting configurations for FlightOS hardwareDevelop both prototype level and production level drawing packages for machining onsite or through partnersPerform tolerance stackups, hand stress and kinematic calculations, FEA, and CAD to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds product needsComplete analysis on your designs and report results to engineering team for reviewPrepare and present PDR and CDR to progress your designs quickly through the engineering design processProactively interface and engage with cross functional teams as requiredEngineer structures and fixtures that comply with FAA certification standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering3+ years of professional working experienceExperience in designing, releasing and supporting production ready mechanical assembliesExperience with CAD and FEA software packages (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting).
Experience with aerospace hardware design, electromechanical design7+ years of professional working experienceHands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting).Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
WHY SKYRYSE?The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility Salary Range:$170,000 - $195,000Valuable stock option planHeavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plansFull-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues