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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year

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Skills

Management
Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Systems Design
Regulatory Compliance
Design Review
Technical Support
Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration
System Requirements
3D CAD
GD&T
Technical Communication
Documentation
Creo
Windchill
Plant Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Assembly
Acceptance Testing
Machining
Mentorship
Mechanical Engineering
Life Insurance
Computer Hardware
Manufacturing
Testing
Aerospace

Management
Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Systems Design
Regulatory Compliance
Design Review
Technical Support
Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration
System Requirements
3D CAD
GD&T
Technical Communication
Documentation
Creo
Windchill
Plant Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Assembly
Acceptance Testing
Machining
Mentorship
Mechanical Engineering
Life Insurance
Computer Hardware
Manufacturing
Testing
Aerospace

Summary

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Rocket Propulsion Hardware

Thousand Oaks, California | On-site

Opportunity Summary

Join a growing aerospace company designing and manufacturing liquid propulsion hardware for spacecraft and launch applications. The engineering team develops complex propulsion systems from initial concept through detailed design, manufacturing, qualification testing, and delivery. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical design across propulsion components, assemblies, tooling, and test hardware. You will develop production-ready designs, solve manufacturing challenges, support hardware through build and test, and provide technical guidance to other engineers. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys working closely with manufacturing and seeing designs progress from CAD to finished hardware.

About Us

We are a growing aerospace company developing and manufacturing liquid propulsion systems for commercial, civil, and defense space applications. Our engineering and manufacturing teams work closely together throughout the full hardware lifecycle, giving engineers direct exposure to design, production, testing, and qualification.

Job Duties

Design propulsion components, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and supporting mechanical hardware
Develop detailed 3D CAD models and production-ready engineering drawings
Apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics to mechanical and propulsion system design
Own mechanical designs from early concepts through detailed design, manufacturing, and hardware release
Apply GD&T to clearly communicate design intent and ensure manufacturability
Review drawings, models, and specifications for technical accuracy and compliance with engineering standards
Lead and participate in conceptual, preliminary, and critical design reviews
Work directly with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and improve hardware producibility
Support engineering change activity to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
Evaluate hardware nonconformances and provide technically sound dispositions
Perform root cause analysis and assess technical, schedule, and manufacturing risks
Collaborate with suppliers and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues
Verify product definition is complete, properly dimensioned, manufacturable, and aligned with system requirements
Mentor less experienced design engineers and provide technical guidance on mechanical design and engineering practices
Support hardware assembly, validation, and qualification testing as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
4+ years of professional mechanical design or 3D CAD experience
Strong experience designing complex mechanical components and assemblies
Advanced knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
Experience creating detailed engineering drawings suitable for manufacturing
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and surface treatments
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and supporting hardware for complex mechanical systems
Ability to evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost
Experience supporting hardware through manufacturing and resolving production issues
Strong technical communication and documentation skills
Ability to work on-site in Thousand Oaks, California
Ability to meet U.S. export control requirements

Preferred Experience

Mechanical design experience with rocket engines, spacecraft propulsion, or other fluid system hardware
Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM experience
Experience designing liquid propulsion components and assemblies
Familiarity with valves, injectors, manifolds, combustion hardware, pressure vessels, or similar propulsion components
Experience developing manufacturing tooling, assembly fixtures, and test hardware
Experience supporting qualification and acceptance testing of aerospace hardware
Background working closely with machining, additive manufacturing, or other aerospace manufacturing processes
Experience mentoring or technically leading other mechanical engineers

Why Join Us

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
10 to 12 company-paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Health savings account or flexible spending account
Opportunity to own complex propulsion hardware from design through manufacturing and testing
Broad technical responsibility within a growing aerospace organization

Compensation Details

$120,000 - $160,000

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Dice Id: 80183540
Position Id: 2870987d180efaa5e8b9ae0822f79ea8
Posted 30+ days ago

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