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Mechanical Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsH9 Talent Solutions · Long Beach, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior aiaterf
Posted
2d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
H9 are currently partnering with an innovative, rapidly growing aviation company based in Long Beach, California who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with an emphasis on propulsion systems.
Role Description
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3-8 years of experience to own the mechanical design and integration of propulsion components on a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft that is on the cusp of transitioning from prototype flight testing to customer delivery.
You'll join a lean, high-impact propulsion team responsible for the entire powertrain—high-speed generators, motors, inverters, turbines, battery packs, and cooling systems.
This is a hands-on role where you'll take real ownership of critical flight hardware, driving designs from concept through build, test, and iteration. The ideal candidate can operate independently, has experience resolving real-world build and test issues, and is excited to shape propulsion systems that will scale into production.
What will you be doing?
Own the mechanical design and integration of propulsion subsystems including motors, high-speed generators, inverters, engine-generator coupling, ducting, and cooling systems
Drive resolution of hardware issues discovered during prototype builds and testing—tolerance stack-ups, fitment issues, and non-conforming parts
Contribute to a new in-house motor design cycle from concept through detailed design, testing, and validation
Perform DFM trade studies and work with suppliers on manufacturing feasibility, primarily involving machining and additive processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to package and integrate propulsion components into the aircraft
Tech Stack
NX (preferred), SolidWorks, 3D CAD, FEA, GD&T, Teamcenter (PLM).
What is on offer?
Salary- $135,000-$160,000 per annum
Equity Options
Strong benefits package
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Role Description
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3-8 years of experience to own the mechanical design and integration of propulsion components on a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft that is on the cusp of transitioning from prototype flight testing to customer delivery.
You'll join a lean, high-impact propulsion team responsible for the entire powertrain—high-speed generators, motors, inverters, turbines, battery packs, and cooling systems.
This is a hands-on role where you'll take real ownership of critical flight hardware, driving designs from concept through build, test, and iteration. The ideal candidate can operate independently, has experience resolving real-world build and test issues, and is excited to shape propulsion systems that will scale into production.
What will you be doing?
Own the mechanical design and integration of propulsion subsystems including motors, high-speed generators, inverters, engine-generator coupling, ducting, and cooling systems
Drive resolution of hardware issues discovered during prototype builds and testing—tolerance stack-ups, fitment issues, and non-conforming parts
Contribute to a new in-house motor design cycle from concept through detailed design, testing, and validation
Perform DFM trade studies and work with suppliers on manufacturing feasibility, primarily involving machining and additive processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to package and integrate propulsion components into the aircraft
Tech Stack
NX (preferred), SolidWorks, 3D CAD, FEA, GD&T, Teamcenter (PLM).
What is on offer?
Salary- $135,000-$160,000 per annum
Equity Options
Strong benefits package
Show more Show less