Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Position: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA (On-Site)

Length: 6 Month+ Contract

Notice: Please no agencies. Direct employees currently authorized to work in the United States - no sponsorship available.

Seeking a passionate Sr. Mechanical Engineer who is hands‑on, has a strong technical background, and enjoys being part of a tight‑knit engineering team. We are passionate about our work and strive for excellence within each project's unique constraints.

• Development of complex systems with interaction across multiple engineering disciplines
• Advanced knowledge/skills in CAD modeling using a major software package (e.g., Solid Works, ProE, UG-NX, or CATIA V5)
• Reading and interpreting engineering specifications
• Development and/or editing top level system architecture
• Structural design, analysis, and optimization
• Generate detailed design and technical drawings of systems, components, and interfaces
• Engineering support of component manufacturing and build activities
• Presentation of results and recommendations to internal team and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience in rapid prototyping of electro‑mechanical systems from concepts to functional prototypes is a plus
• Technical mentorship for new engineers

• BS in engineering required, MS or higher preferred
• Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience within Robotics, Aerospace, Mobility or Defense industry
• Experience with Solid Works
• Must be a generalist with involvement in systems level design and experience working in a cross‑functional engineering team
• Ability to multi‑task and demonstrate attention to quality, timing, awareness of budget constraints, and other program management considerations
• Ability to plan, manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts
• Past experience in a startup/small business environment
• Strong ability to connect and communicate with clients and project teams
• "Get it done" Attitude

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