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Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer - Interceptor Airframe

Approach Venture LLC

Hawthorne, California • Today

Full-time

USD 90,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year

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Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer - Build the airframe of a new class of interceptor systems

Hawthorne, California | On-site

Opportunity Summary

Join a recently funded seed-stage defense technology startup developing a new generation of low-cost interceptor systems for rapidly evolving airborne threats. The company has already built and demonstrated working flight hardware with military users and is now expanding its engineering team as it moves from early demonstrations toward deployable systems and scalable production. As a Mechanical & Aerodynamics Engineer, you will take real ownership of major parts of the physical vehicle, including airframe structures, control surfaces, mechanisms, and packaging. This is an early-career role on a small team: you will move between CAD, analysis, the shop floor, and flight testing, work closely with experienced engineers, and see your designs built and flown quickly.

About Us

We are a seed-stage defense technology company developing compact, highly maneuverable interceptor systems designed around lower cost, rapid iteration, and scalable manufacturing. The team is intentionally small, with engineers owning meaningful portions of the vehicle from initial design through flight testing. The company has completed successful customer demonstrations, recently secured additional financing, and is growing the core engineering team with motivated early-career engineers who want to learn fast and take on responsibility.

Job Duties

Design airframe structures, control surfaces, mechanisms, and subsystem packaging from concept through fabrication and flight
Run CFD and other aerodynamic analyses to understand vehicle performance and inform vehicle shape and control-surface sizing
Perform structural and dynamic analysis using hand calculations and FEA
Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials
Design parts for machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, and other manufacturing processes with cost and simplicity in mind
Build fixtures, tooling, and assembly approaches that make production faster and more repeatable
Prototype and iterate quickly using in-house fabrication capabilities
Plan and run static, vibration, shock, and other qualification tests
Work with machine shops, fabricators, and suppliers on manufacturability, quality, cost, and lead time
Support vehicle assembly, integration, ground testing, and flight tests, including time in the field
Analyze flight and test data, compare results to models, and drive design improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
0-3 years of professional experience; entry level candidates with strong hands-on project experience are encouraged to apply
Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing hardware through internships, research, or student teams (rocketry, UAS, Formula SAE, Design/Build/Fly, CubeSat, or similar)
Strong mechanical design fundamentals and proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Onshape, or similar)
Working knowledge of aerodynamics and exposure to CFD or other aerodynamic analysis tools
Understanding of structural mechanics and exposure to FEA
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and production drawings
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, composites, and additive manufacturing
Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for analysis and data reduction
Curiosity, ownership, and a drive to learn quickly in a fast-moving startup environment
Ability to work on-site in Hawthorne, California

Preferred Experience

Internship or project experience on missiles, UAS, rockets, aircraft, or other flight vehicles
Exposure to stability and control analysis or vehicle-level aerodynamic design
Wind-tunnel testing or experimental aerodynamics experience
Experience designing control surfaces, actuators, or deployable mechanisms
Experience with lightweight structures and tight mass constraints
Composite layup or machine shop experience
Experience with structural or environmental testing

Why Join Us

Own real vehicle hardware early in your career rather than a narrow component within a large program
Learn directly from an experienced, hands-on team on a small engineering staff
Build on a platform that has already completed successful real-world demonstrations
Take designs from CAD to fabrication, testing, and flight quickly
Help shape hardware around scalable production and aggressive cost targets as the company grows
Early-stage equity
Performance-based bonuses for exceptional contributions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-provided meals during working days and launch activities
Paid time off and company holidays

Compensation Details

$90,000 - $140,000

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Posted 30+ days ago

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El Segundo, California

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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Own the airframe, structures, and mechanisms of a next-generation interceptor El Segundo, California | On-site Opportunity Summary We are hiring at both the senior and lead level to own the mechanical side of a supersonic interceptor, including the airframe, internal load paths, actuated mechanisms, and the interface to existing launch systems. Senior engineers will take full ownership of major subsystems such as airframe sections, fin actuation, or separation hardw

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USD 140,000.00 - 240,000.00 per year

Avionics Mechanical Engineer II

Los Angeles, California

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Mechanical Engineer - Interceptor Hardware

El Segundo, California

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Today

Mechanical Engineer - Design, build, and test flight hardware for a supersonic interceptor El Segundo, California | On-site Opportunity Summary We are adding several mechanical engineers to design, fabricate, and test the structures and mechanisms inside a next-generation interceptor. You will move parts and assemblies from CAD through fabrication and test, then watch them fly. Reporting to the mechanical lead, you will get regular design reviews and mentorship from senior engineers. You wil

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 - 135,000.00 per year

Avionics Mechanical Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Los Angeles, California

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Today

Full-time

USD 38.00 - 41.00 per hour

Job Details

Skills

Military
Financing
Dynamic Testing
Billing
3D Printing
Assembly
Aerospace
Research
Mechanical Engineering
3D CAD
SolidWorks
Unigraphics NX
Control Flow Diagram
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Structural Mechanics
FEA
GD&T
Machining
Manufacturing
Python
MATLAB
Startups
Aerodynamics
MASS
Demonstrations
Testing
Computer Hardware
Audiovisual
AV

Summary

Design airframe structures, control surfaces, mechanisms, and subsystem packaging from concept through fabrication and flight
Run CFD and other aerodynamic analyses to understand vehicle performance and inform vehicle shape and control-surface sizing
Perform structural and dynamic analysis using hand calculations and FEA
Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials
Design parts for machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, and other manufacturing processes with cost and simplicity in mind
Build fixtures, tooling, and assembly approaches that make production faster and more repeatable
Prototype and iterate quickly using in-house fabrication capabilities
Plan and run static, vibration, shock, and other qualification tests
Work with machine shops, fabricators, and suppliers on manufacturability, quality, cost, and lead time
Support vehicle assembly, integration, ground testing, and flight tests, including time in the field
Analyze flight and test data, compare results to models, and drive design improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
0-3 years of professional experience; entry level candidates with strong hands-on project experience are encouraged to apply
Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing hardware through internships, research, or student teams (rocketry, UAS, Formula SAE, Design/Build/Fly, CubeSat, or similar)
Strong mechanical design fundamentals and proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Onshape, or similar)
Working knowledge of aerodynamics and exposure to CFD or other aerodynamic analysis tools
Understanding of structural mechanics and exposure to FEA
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and production drawings
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, composites, and additive manufacturing
Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for analysis and data reduction
Curiosity, ownership, and a drive to learn quickly in a fast-moving startup environment
Ability to work on-site in Hawthorne, California

Preferred Experience

Internship or project experience on missiles, UAS, rockets, aircraft, or other flight vehicles
Exposure to stability and control analysis or vehicle-level aerodynamic design
Wind-tunnel testing or experimental aerodynamics experience
Experience designing control surfaces, actuators, or deployable mechanisms
Experience with lightweight structures and tight mass constraints
Composite layup or machine shop experience
Experience with structural or environmental testing

Why Join Us

Own real vehicle hardware early in your career rather than a narrow component within a large program
Learn directly from an experienced, hands-on team on a small engineering staff
Build on a platform that has already completed successful real-world demonstrations
Take designs from CAD to fabrication, testing, and flight quickly
Help shape hardware around scalable production and aggressive cost targets as the company grows
Early-stage equity
Performance-based bonuses for exceptional contributions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-provided meals during working days and launch activities
Paid time off and company holidays

Compensation Details

$90,000 - $140,000

#LI-AV

Dice Id: 80183540
Position Id: 3634ad9d48ff6d5a422a992c5f5cb6c8
Posted 30+ days ago

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El Segundo, California

•

Today

Full-time

USD 140,000.00 - 240,000.00 per year

Avionics Mechanical Engineer II

Los Angeles, California

•

Today

Full-time

USD 106,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

Mechanical Engineer - Interceptor Hardware

El Segundo, California

•

Today

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 - 135,000.00 per year

Avionics Mechanical Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Los Angeles, California

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Today

Full-time

USD 38.00 - 41.00 per hour

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