Senior Mechanical Engineer

@ LTA Research

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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About the job

Lighter Than Air is an aerospace company working on flight systems. The Senior Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing complex systems, analyzing performance, and supporting manufacturing to advance aviation technology.

Requirements

5+ years engineering experience
Proficiency in CAD modeling
Experience with FEA tools
Knowledge of thermodynamics
Understanding of GD&T standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace
Experience with structural design
Strong analytical skills
Team collaboration skills
Detail-oriented mindset

Full job description

This role will design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment, working across cross-functional engineering teams to validate system integrations and support manufacturability from design through qualification testing.

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment
Validate mechanical and fluid systems through structural and thermal analyses, using classical engineering methods and advanced simulation tools
Create detailed manufacturing drawings incorporating GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standards
Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to verify system integrations meet requirements and performance metrics
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and external machine shops to ensure components are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
Build test plans, oversee qualification testing, and analyze data for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems
Present engineering solutions and analysis results during cross-departmental design reviews
Investigate and resolve non-conformances and failures through root cause analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical or aerospace industries
Proficiency in CAD modeling and creating drawings with SolidWorks (or similar)
Experience working with PDM/PLM tools
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end design and sizing of mechanical structures, thermal management systems, and fluid routing components
Demonstrated experience with GD&T and traditional manufacturing processes
Experience working with Finite Element Analysis in FEMAP/Nastran (or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Demonstrated experience designing highly loaded/lightweight structural components (including composite and metallic)
Demonstrated experience with coupled thermo-mechanical systems, active thermal management solutions, and high-pressure fluid routing for extreme environments
Expert-level use of Finite Element Analysis tools

What We Offer!

Relocation assistance
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Parental leave
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching up to 6%
Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
Monthly wellness stipend
Monthly cell phone stipend
Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Compliance Requirements

Criminal background check clearance
Drug test clearance wherever applicable

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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

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