Singularity Defense

Overview

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA, seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer with a strong background in designing ground structures for complex aerospace systems integral to the launch of our rocket/missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Design structures and ground systems integral to the launch and control of flight vehicles.
• Take ownership of the design through the manufacturing process including basic structural analysis, process development, and defining validation requirements.
• Co-develop product requirements through trade studies to drive optimization at the system level.
• Create intricate and detailed models and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS.
• Conduct rigorous testing and iteration cycles to ensure reliability and robust performance across all environments and operational scenarios.
• Continuously develop manufacturing processes to achieve high-rate, high-yield, and dependable production.
• Establish and manage an effective product lifecycle, from supply chain sourcing through final assembly and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• 3+ years of hands-on project experience developing manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and vehicle systems.
• Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings.
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through medium-to-high-volume production ramp.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability.
• Exposure to a variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Additional Information

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee.