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Salient Motion

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Mechanical Engineer

Salient Motion · Hawthorne, California, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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In short

Design production hardware, test equipment, and electromechanical systems while managing contract manufacturers. Collaborate across the organization to develop design requirements and work with PCBAs and electronics enclosures.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringFull design cycle experienceNX CADElectrical enclosure designDFMGD&T

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Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering and at least 2 years of experience with the full design cycle. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and possess proficiency in CAD software and DFM/GD&T principles.

About the employer

Salient Motion

Pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Aerospace and Defense.

Our mission is to change the paradigm of legacy aerospace and defense supply chains, unlocking a new era of speed, innovation, and possibility.

INDUSTRY
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
2022
HEADQUARTERS
Torrance, CA
SIZE
11-50on LinkedIn
OFFICES
1 on LinkedIn

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Questions about this role

Is this Salient Motion role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements** Who We Are We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat!

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**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**

Who We Are

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat!

We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.

A couple other things:

  • We are open to relocating you
  • We have great benefits
  • We are well funded, and already generating revenue
  • We are located in beautiful Hawthorne, CA!

What you'll do

  • Design production hardware and test equipment
  • Design and analysis of Electromechanical Systems
  • Work across all levels of the organization to develop design requirements
  • Select and manage contract manufacturers for a variety of manufacturing processes
  • Work with PCBAs and electronics enclosures

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience with the full design cycle from ideation to production
  • Design experience in NX or other CAD package
  • General knowledge of designing for electrical enclosures
  • Knowledge of DFM and GD&T

Nice to have

  • Gearbox design and fabrication
  • Strong understanding in electromechanical actuator design and analysis

What we have to offer

We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

  • We offer competitive compensation + equity
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K
  • More to come!
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