Prevail Recruiting

Overview

The Forward Deployed Mechanical Engineer will work for an AI-Powered Aerospace & Defense Engineering Company focused on transforming hardware design workflows. The role involves hands-on hardware engineering and collaboration with software teams to enhance engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex mechanical hardware challenges across aerospace and defense.
• Develop load cases and create, process, and interpret finite element models.
• Establish engineering margin policies and resolve critical flight hardware issues.
• Conduct design reviews, trade studies, and test planning for structures and mechanisms.
• Turn fragmented inputs into clear engineering conclusions and automated workflows.
• Develop scripts and AI agent workflows that automate engineering checks.
• Partner with the software team to translate engineering workflows into platform features.
• Manage customer calls, deliverables, and project scope once fully ramped.

Requirements

• Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with knowledge of structures and dynamics.
• Hands-on FEA experience using tools like Ansys, Abaqus, NX/Simcenter, or Femap.
• Experience building hardware through professional work, laboratory projects, or competitions.
• Comfort with software development and regular use of software-driven approaches.
• Active interest in AI and familiarity with agent-enabled engineering.
• Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Additional Information

• Location: Long Beach, CA
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid—remote, plus onsite collaboration.
• Equity is part of the opportunity.