Department: Engineering
Reports to: VP of Programs and Engineering
FLSA Status: Salaried, Full Time, Onsite
Who We Are
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid-electric and fullelectric propulsion solutions.
Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product destined to impact aerospace and advanced air mobility.
Mechanical CAD Designer I
LaunchPoint EPS is seeking a multidisciplined and self-motivated Mechanical Engineer II (ME II) to join our team in Goleta, CA. The ME II will assist in product development as well as R&D projects.
The successful candidate will support a cross-functional team that may include Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Machinists and Assembly Technicians. Contributors will be expected to come up with innovative design solutions to electro-mechanical structures design, electric machine design, electrical packaging, harnessing and thermal and structural issues while adhering to aerospace and MIL environmental constraints. They may also assist in transitioning programs to production, performing tasks such as troubleshooting build issues, working with suppliers, developing production tooling, and developing work instructions.
What You'll Do
Primary responsibility is to provide mechanical engineering CAD design support for company projects
Serves as designer/drafter to conceptualize and translate mechanical 3D model designs into 2D detailed, accurate, and standardized technical drawings for engineering release
Technical Drawings: Layouts, envelope, interface, isometric, orthographic, assembly, sub-assembly, cable harness and detailed machining / fabrication drawings etc
Design support for production and test tooling and fixtures
Performs dimensional tolerance stackup of assemblies to ensure parts compatibility and total design accuracy
ECR release and Document Control of engineering documentation
Create Parts Master and Bills of Material in MRP system
Assists the engineering team with Configuration Management of engineering documentation
Act as a design liaison between suppliers, procurement, assembly, and test
Demonstrate strong technical aptitude, excellent communication, and creativity in mechanical design and engineering analysis
All other duties as assigned by the VP of Engineering
What You Need
Highly Desirable Competencies (Bonus Qualifications)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary and Pay Transparency
Salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $80,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and all applicable company benefits.
The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment.
LaunchPoint EPS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, All aspects of employment are decided on the base of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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