54 mechanical engineer jobs found in El Segundo, CA

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structures) Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop critical structures within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable structures that facilitate fission while surviving extreme temperature environments and meeting volumetric constraints. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026. Responsibilities & Duties : Ownership of critical structures such as mass-efficient transportable shielding systems, container system, and high temperature graphite and metallic systems. Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements. Perform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and dynamic analysis (vibration,...

Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery Radiant is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the team responsible for the power generation and primary cooling turbomachinery of our Kaleidos product. This role involves performing the mechanical design and analysis of high-speed rotating machinery including compressors, turbines, and pumps for high-temperature applications. The ideal candidate should have strong first principles in structures, fluids, and thermodynamics. Hands-on engineering experience through internships, co-op programs, research projects, or team-based design competitions (e.g., SAE, ASME, Formula SAE) is a strong advantage. Responsibilities and Duties: Design, build, and test turbomachinery for Radiant's power generation systems. Develop detailed mechanical designs for turbomachinery components, including rotors, stators, housings, and seals. Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sheet Metal Structures) Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop critical structures within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable structures that facilitate fission while surviving extreme temperature environments and meeting volumetric constraints. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026. Responsibilities & Duties : Ownership of critical structures such as mass-efficient transportable shielding systems, container system, and high temperature graphite and metallic systems. Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements. Perform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and dynamic analysis...

Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Neros, you will own key components and subsystems within our products, starting from the conceptual design phase all the way through mass production. This is a dynamic and exciting role at a rapidly growing startup and presents an opportunity to be a...

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a Mechanical Engineer reporting to Manager, Structures Design, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. TheStructures and Dynamicsteam covers a wide range of components and responsibilities: from the primary...

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Product Improvement and Sustaining Engineering at our Burbank, CA location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank...

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results. The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic. As a Mechanical Engineer focused on propulsion integration, you will own how our propulsion system physically and functionally integrates into the aircraft. You'll collaborate closely with powerplant suppliers, systems engineers, and the airframe team to ensure the engine and its supporting systems fit, perform, and operate safely under...

Job Description Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Carson, CA Zip Code: 90746 Duration: 9 Months Pay Rate: $53.63 - $70.93/hr. Keyword's: #Carsonjobs; #DesignEngineerjobs; #MechanicalDesign; Start Date: Immediate Job Responsibilities: o Design sub-systems and components for various electric drive units including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor and motor mechanical structural components. o Generate & revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level using CATIA V6. o Review designs & drawings for completeness and accuracy. o Develop detailed work instructions, assembly guidance, and related documentation. o Analyze and verification of preliminary and detailed designs with analytical calculations and numerical (FEA) as required. o Collaborate and management of suppliers with DFM, DFA, and open issues lists to ensure on time delivery of parts and quality conformance according...

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions. GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies , a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions. Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including: Air Force Army Department of Defense (DoD) Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Department of Homeland Security NASA National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) State & Local Governments Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements. GP...

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer III at our Burbank , CA location. Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines...

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. At Sensorex, we believe that even the most complex water analysis should be fast and simple to perform. Sensorex specializes in the design and manufacture of pH and ORP electrodes, conductivity and TDS sensors, and other electrochemical and optical measurement technologies. We've introduced some leading edge technologies since our initial launch in 1972, and today, we remain focused on the continual advancement of water quality monitoring products. Trusted by over 250 market leaders in water treatment applications, Sensorex offers industry leading sensor development services alongside application advisory services. With our strong legacy of supporting OEMs through custom offerings, as well as domestic and international distribution partners, we deliver a seamless buying experience and fast delivery. In addition to our factory and headquarters in Garden Grove, California, United States, Sensorex also has...

Senior Structures Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structures Engineer to design and develop critical structures within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable structures that facilitate fission while surviving extreme temperature environments and meeting volumetric constraints. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026. Responsibilities & Duties : Ownership of critical structures such as mass-efficient transportable shielding systems, container system, and high temperature graphite and metallic systems. Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements. Perform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and dynamic analysis (vibration, shock) to...

Senior Mechanisms Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanisms Engineer to design and develop critical mechanisms within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable mechanisms that control reactivity or actuate critical safety features. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026. Responsibilities & Duties : Ownership of critical mechanisms such as the control blade actuator or air jacket valves. Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements. Perform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and kinematic analysis to determine structural integrity and performance margins using both hand calculations and finite element tools. Develop and execute...

Senior Structural Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer to design and develop critical structures within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable structures that facilitate fission while surviving extreme temperature environments and meeting volumetric constraints. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026. Responsibilities & Duties : Ownership of critical structures such as mass-efficient transportable shielding systems, container system, and high temperature graphite and metallic systems. Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements. Perform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and dynamic analysis (vibration, shock) to...

Role Overview Radiant is seeking a Loads & Dynamics Engineer to own and execute structural loads, vibration, and dynamic analyses for complex mechanical systems associated for Kaleidos, the worlds first portable microreactor and supporting hardware. You will play a critical role in ensuring structural integrity and survivability across all phases of the product lifecycle, including manufacturing, transportation, handling, deployment, and operational environments. This role requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and collaborating closely with structures, mechanical design, thermal, nuclear, and test teams. Responsibilities Develop and own static, dynamic, and transient loads for reactor systems, support structures, and transport configurations Perform structural dynamics analyses, including modal, random vibration, shock, sine vibration, and fatigue assessments Implement explicit dynamics simulations to model...

Magnetic Component Engineering ("MCE"), a subsidiary of Dexter Magnetic Technologies ("Dexter"), manufactures permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies made to demanding customer specification in the aerospace / defense, semiconductor equipment, medical, and industrial end markets. MCE is based in Torrance, CA and operates one 48,000 square foot facility with 85 employees. For more information on Magnetic Component Engineering, please visit: https://www.mceproducts.com/ Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position The Manufacturing Engineer II supports production operations by developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes. This role builds on entry-level machining experience and focuses on applying engineering fundamentals to CNC machining, tooling, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer works closely with machinists, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Major Responsibilities - reasonable...