Mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer, Level 2-3

Zulu Pods is building America’s next-generation component and sub-system company, and we are seeking highly motivated team players to join us in this mission.

We believe in bringing your human to work and embrace out of the box thinking and creativity. We also believe in excellence and competence, with an engineering team boasting extensive turbo machinery mechanical design expertise and holding a combined experience of more than 150 years.

At Zulu Pods, we:

• operate with Integrity,
• take Extreme Ownership,
• lift each other up with Servant Leadership,
• win by Exceeding Expectations, and
• succeed with Optimistic Vision.

If these values describe you, please continue:

Zulu Pods is seeking a mid-level mechanical design engineer in our Northampton, Massachusetts location. The selected individual will continue developing our patented ZPOD technology as well as explore potential new markets by designing, prototyping, and testing new products.

The design engineer will help to innovate in the space of fluid mechanics, electromechanical devices, and help to solve complex engineering problems. The individual will contribute to product development of critical importance to the organization, while collaborating closely with senior and junior engineers alike.

This individual must be capable of thinking critically and operating independently, with guidance from senior staff on complex decisions. An ideal candidate is experienced or at least interested in all aspects of engineering product development. A broad understanding of aerospace applications is greatly beneficial as products progress towards representative testing on turbojet engines, drive trains, and ultimately implementation on-wing.

Lastly, working at a start-up is dynamic and may take on many other shapes. This also means that there will be opportunities to develop this role to suit your skills and interests, even outside of engineering

As a Mid-Level Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the Zulu Pods development lifecycle, from concept generation to field deployment. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design and Analysis
  Contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of complex fluidic components and systems (e.g., propulsion systems, thermal management, fuel systems) for various aerospace applications.
• System Integration
  Support the integration of fluidic and mechanical subsystems into larger aerospace platforms, ensuring performance, safety, and reliability requirements are met.
• Testing and Validation
  Plan, execute, and analyze results from ground and flight tests to validate system performance against design specifications, iterating as necessary.
• Requirements Management
  Support the translation of mission and system requirements into detailed fluidic and mechanical component specifications.
• Problem Solving
  Rapidly diagnose and resolve technical issues related to fluid mechanics, system performance anomalies, and hardware failures.
• Documentation
  Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, test reports, and manufacturing procedures, adhering to industry standards.
• Collaboration
  Work with cross-functional teams (engineers, machinists, operations, and program management) to successfully execute projects on time and within design scope.
• Technical Growth
  Demonstrate initiative in developing technical skills. Ability to collaborate with junior and senior engineers and contribute to technical presentations and trade studies for internal stakeholders.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in fluidics, mechanical packaging, and mechanical system technologies.

• System Design & Analysis:
  Experience contributing to the design, analysis, and validation of aerospace fluidic subsystems. This includes propulsion components (valves, injectors, turbo machinery interfaces), high-pressure hydraulics/pneumatics, or thermal management loops.
• Fluid Dynamics & CFD:
  Solid proficiency in compressible and in compressible fluid…