Senior Mechanical Engineer I

GROW WITH US ANDSTAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflightone of San Diegos fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering compact and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small agile and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. Were not just reaching for the starswere engineering them. Lets innovate the infinite together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer I at Innoflight you will serve as a principal-level contributor providing technical leadership for the design analysis and integration of complex mechanical systems for aerospace and spaceflight applications. You will drive system-level solutions across multiple programs resolve challenging engineering problems and mentor engineers while upholding rigorous engineering standards. Your work will influence program architecture risk mitigation and cross-functional integration ensuring mission-critical hardware meets requirements performance cost and schedule objectives.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Lead full lifecycle mechanical development: Drive mechanical design from concept through qualification production and sustainment for complex high-reliability systems.
• Serve as senior technical authority: Provide design direction and ensure alignment with system-level requirements performance cost and schedule.
• Perform and review advanced analyses: Conduct and validate thermal structural and dynamic analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation ANSYS and NASTRAN.
• Define architectures and trade studies: Develop and review mechanical architectures risk mitigation strategies and design trade studies for high-impact programs.
• Oversee documentation and approvals: Review approve and sign off on critical technical documentation drawings specifications and analysis reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Lead mechanical requirements development with systems engineering electrical software manufacturing and quality teams.
• Lead technical reviews and anomaly boards: Chair design reviews anomaly resolution boards and customer-facing technical discussions.
• Support suppliers and external partners: Provide oversight on supplier designs requirement compliance and acceptance of delivered hardware.
• Investigate and resolve failures: Lead root cause investigations for complex failures and drive corrective action implementation.
• Mentor engineers and shape best practices: Guide senior and mid-level engineers and promote mechanical engineering standards and lessons learned across programs.
• Support proposals and technology initiatives: Contribute to proposal efforts technical roadmaps and long-term technology development strategies.

YOURE AWESOME AT:

• Leading complex mechanical engineering programs: Delivering solutions for high-reliability aerospace and spaceflight hardware.
• Advanced analysis and design: Performing and reviewing thermal structural and dynamic FEA using SolidWorks ANSYS or NASTRAN.
• Mentoring and technical guidance: Supporting engineers across skill levels and driving knowledge sharing.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Working effectively with systems electrical software manufacturing and quality teams.
• Problem-solving and decision-making: Tackling high-risk engineering challenges with strong judgment and analytical skills.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required; Masters Degree preferred.
• 12 or moreyears of progressive mechanical engineering experience including aerospace spaceflight or defense systems.
• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks and related CAD tools for complex assemblies and production drawings.
• Advanced experience with FEA using SolidWorks Simulation ANSYS and/or NASTRAN.
• Electronic packaging design experience required.
• Deep understanding of environmental and structural design considerations including shock vibration thermal and fatigue.
• Knowledge of applicable standards such as MIL NASA and GEVS and their application to design test and qualification.
• Proven ability to lead technically complex programs and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and shaping technical development across an organization.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and engineering judgment skills.
• Hands-on lab experience assembling and disassembling hardware.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for leadership customers and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio).
• Experience with satellite hardware space environments or other high-reliability systems strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from $150000 to $180000 per year depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and addition to a competitive base salary Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical dental vision HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness accident disability legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday offwhether you use it to recharge work on a passion project or spend time with family the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Were serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal Ask Me Anything sessions and weekly Lunch & Learns we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture: We arent just building techwere enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion positivity recognition and transparency. Here your voice is heard your work is respected and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU WITH US:
At Innoflight we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms and you dont need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you we encourage you to applyeven if you dont check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search education certification and employment verification prior to must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

REFERRALS:
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