Mechanical Engineer III

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 full-electric 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 Engineer III

LaunchPoint EPS is seeking a multidisciplined and self-motivated Mechanical Engineer III to join our team in Goleta, CA. The ME III 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, other Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Machinists and Assembly Technicians. The selected candidate will need to be an individual contributor 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 design leadership for company projects

First principles, physics-based / analytical thinker able to propose / solve solutions of varied scope and complexity

Demonstrate strong technical aptitude, excellent communication, and creativity in mechanical design and engineering analysis

Design, develop, modify, and evaluate rugged electric machines and controllers for use in aerospace applications

Determine design approaches, present assessment of alternatives, assumptions, constraints and parameters which leads to a recommendation

Create 3D CAD models of components and assemblies

Performs dimensional tolerance stackup of assemblies to ensure parts compatibility and total design accuracy

Perform structural (Ansys Mechanical) and thermal (Ansys Icepak) analysis using FEA and other tools

Create and/or review detailed engineering drawing packages for fabrication or assyembly

Support prototype and first article New Product Introduction (NPI) builds

Prepare and present technical documentation to program teams and customers

Coordinate with suppliers, develop supply chain and ensure product/component performance to specifications

Mentor more junior engineers in a professional and collaborative way

All other duties as assigned by the VP of Programs and Engineering

Occasional travel may be required

What You Need

BSME degree or equivalent and 6+ years of relevant industry experience

Advanced working knowledge of SOLIDWORKS CAD software

Advanced working knowledge of structural, thermal and dynamic modeling and simulation using Ansy Mechanical and Ansys IcePak FEA SW or equivalent

Advanced working knowledge and familiarity of GD&T principles

Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Highly Desirable Competencies (Bonus Qualifications)

Working knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling

Familiarity and operational understanding of electric motors, magnetics, generators, motion control electronics, and power electronics

Knowledge and experience with electro-mechanical system test, test equipment theory, operation, and maintenance

Experience with complex assemblies including electric machines, PCBAs, harnessing, flexible assemblies, and electronics enclosures

Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems (QMS)

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 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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 $90,000 and $135,000. 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 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.