Float · 1 month ago
Senior Mechanical / Structures Engineer
Corona, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFloat is an early-stage aerospace company developing advanced airship systems for large-scale cargo applications. The Senior Mechanical / Structures Engineer will be a core contributor to the design and realization of Float’s airship platform, focusing on structural design, materials, and manufacturability at scale.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Design and develop structural and mechanical subsystems for a large-scale cargo airship with an emphasis on scalable production
Create CAD and structural designs that balance performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
Contribute to load case development, weight optimization, and structural trade studies to support both prototype and production configurations
Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) decisions with the goal of supporting hundreds of units per year
Build and evaluate physical prototypes and proof-of-concept scale models
Participate directly in fabrication, assembly, and testing of structural hardware
Assist in developing and executing structural test plans, instrumentation, and validation procedures
Work closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs transition cleanly from prototype to production intent
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience
Strong background in structural or mechanical design for complex, load-bearing systems
Proven experience taking designs from CAD to physical hardware, including hands-on prototyping and testing
Demonstrated ability to design parts and assemblies with manufacturing scale and repeatability in mind
Proficiency with CAD tools, structural analysis, and basic stress/deflection calculations
Solid understanding of materials, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
Comfortable working in fast-moving, early-stage environments where requirements evolve
Strong engineering judgment, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with composites or lightweight structures for production use
Background in aerospace, robotics, or other hardware programs that progressed beyond one-off prototypes
Familiarity with structural testing, instrumentation, and validation
Prior experience scaling a physical product from prototype toward production
Experience at an aerospace startup or skunkworks-style engineering team
Company
Float
Float Reimagining Cargo Logistics Through Airborne Innovation At Float, we're building the next generation of aerial freight systems—fusing hydrogen-powered carbon fiber blimps with quadcopter agility to move cargo containers across vast distances with zero emissions.
Founded in 2025
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase