Senior Mechanical Engineer

Observable Space

. Design and optimize mechanical and optomechanical components, including telescope tubes, mounts, enclosures, and optical supports .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing mechanical and optomechanical components, with strong proficiency in CAD tools and FEA simulations. Capable of supporting the full product lifecycle and collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical EngineeringCAD Tools (SolidWorks, NX)FEA (ANSYS, Nastran)Fabrication and Mechanical AssemblyAerospace Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

3D CAD ModelingEngineering DrawingsBills of MaterialsTolerance AnalysisDFM PrinciplesStress AnalysisThermal AnalysisVibrational AnalysisScripting (Python, MATLAB)Design Reviews (PDR, CDR)

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringOptomechanical ComponentsObservational TechnologiesSystems Engineering Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and optimize mechanical and optomechanical components, including telescope tubes, mounts, enclosures, and optical supports
Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials
Conduct FEA simulations for stress, thermal, and vibrational environments
Collaborate with optical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure mechanical compatibility with imaging, tracking, and sensing subsystems
Support the full product lifecycle from concept design and prototyping through testing and production
Participate in and contribute to design reviews such as PDR and CDR
Maintain internal documentation
Provide engineering support during fabrication, quality control, assembly, and system validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
5+ years in a Mechanical Engineering role in Aerospace, Automotive, or a related industry
Strong proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX
Understanding of FEA, including ANSYS or Nastran
Knowledge of tolerance analysis and DFM principles
Hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, welding, drilling, and/or mechanical assembly
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated passion for aerospace or observational technologies
Preferred: grasp of materials, fasteners, coatings, and alignment techniques
Preferred: understanding of systems engineering workflows, interface control documents, and verification processes
Preferred: basic scripting or automation using Python or MATLAB
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be willing to work in the office at least 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options / equity opportunities
Hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely part of the week
Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
Paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer pays 100% of employee health insurance premiums
Access to cutting-edge hardware and software
Mission-driven culture
Supportive and diverse workplace