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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salient Motion
CompanySalient Motion
CategoryEngineering
LocationTorrance
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted24 Jun 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
**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 Torrance, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility What  you'll  do:   We are seeking a versatile, high-impact Engineer to lead the development of mission-critical hardware. This is a "full-lifecycle" role where you will own everything from the initial conversion of ambiguous concepts into rigorous requirements to the hands-on assembly and environmental qualification of flight hardware.   Requirements Architecture:  Translate high-level, ambiguous mission needs into actionable functional and operational requirements for complex electromechanical systems.   Precision Mechanism Design:  Design and iterate on electromagnetic actuators and intricate mechanisms, integrating components such as precision gears, bearings, lead screws, braking systems, and encoders.   Ruggedized Avionics:  Develop high-performance avionics enclosures, focusing on innovative thermal management (heat rejection) and structural survivability in extreme, high-vibration, or vacuum environments.   Environmental Qualification:  Architect the test equipment and methodologies required for formal hardware qualification, ensuring total compliance with  DO-160  and  MIL-STD-810  standards.   Cross-Functional Leadership:  Act as a technical anchor across the organization, guiding integration efforts and supporting multidisciplinary teams through complex system testing.   Supply Chain & Quality Advocacy:  Partner closely with external suppliers to ensure the delivery of conforming hardware; proactively manage manufacturing deviations to maintain rigorous quality and schedule standards.   Hands-on Execution:  Maintain a "design-build-test" mindset, taking personal responsibility for the assembly, bring-up, and debugging of your own hardware prototypes.   What you need:   Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.   Experience:  5+ years of experience through the full product lifecycle—from initial ideation and prototyping to high-fidelity production.   Technical Expertise:  A deep intuition for electromagnetic principles and a mastery of mechanical load paths and load cases.   Analysis & Simulation:  Proficiency in sizing analysis for strength, fatigue, and life cycles of actuator components (gears, shafts, housings).   CAD Mastery:  Advanced design experience in  SolidWorks  (or equivalent 3D modeling packages), including complex assemblies and configuration management.   Manufacturing & GD&T:  Fluency in  ASME Y14.5 GD&T  standards; ability to produce high-quality 2D drawings and collaborate with vendors to solve DFM (Design for Manufacturing) hurdles.   Standards & Qualification:  Proven&nbs
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Senior Mechanical Engineer — Salient Motion · Job Opportunities API