Innoflight · 7 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer I
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
12+ years expInnoflight is one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators, focused on engineering the future of space technology. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer I, you will provide technical leadership for the design and integration of complex mechanical systems, drive system-level solutions, and mentor engineers while ensuring rigorous engineering standards are upheld.
AerospaceElectronics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
12 or more years 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)
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience with satellite hardware, space environments, or other high-reliability systems strongly preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Innoflight
Innoflight is a non-traditional defense contractor and provider of cyber-secure avionics services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-24Private Equity
Leadership Team
Assi Friedman
Chief Technology Officer
Jeffrey Janicik
Chairman of the Board
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