Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Firestorm
San Diego, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Firestorm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative engineering team in developing next-generation UAV systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural airframe design and a proven track record of delivering high-performance, mass-optimized hardware in rapid development environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of mechanical design experience, working directly with aircraft design.
  • Minimum 3 year of hands-on experience in structural analysis.
  • Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals; structures, fluid systems, thermal management, and mechanisms.
  • Hands-on design engineering experience, with proven application of design-for-manufacturability (DFM) principles.
  • Experience analyzing primary and secondary aircraft structures using industry-standard tools and methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform structural modeling and analysis of mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Proficiency in first-order structural analysis and hand calculations, including free body diagrams, statics, and mechanics of materials.
  • Experience in SolidWorks, including surfacing, top-down design, and advanced modeling techniques, plus strong knowledge of GD&T principles.
  • Experience integrating mechanical designs with electrical systems, including PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical components such as servos and sensors.
  • Direct application of DFM and designing for additive, traditional, and composite manufacturing methods, including tooling and fixturing for composite assemblies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Equity grants for new hires
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • FSA
  • DCFSA
  • HSA
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
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