Epirus
Principal Mechanical Engineer
$138K–$193K
Torrance, California, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years.
- Education
- BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or similar engineering field; MS degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Defines mechanical architecture for Epirus systems, taking mechanical designs from concept through analysis, prototyping, testing, and production.
What you'll do
- Design and build enclosures, mechanisms, mounting structures, and interconnects for RF phased arrays and integrated electronic systems.
- Perform thermal and structural analyses, create CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and support prototype builds and qualification testing.
- Lead mechanical design teams and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, vendors, and manufacturing to deliver manufacturable designs.
What they ask for
- BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or similar engineering field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, including design ownership across a full product lifecycle.
- Expert proficiency in mechanical design packages such as SolidWorks or equivalent and practical application of GD&T.
- Strong engineering fundamentals in structures, thermodynamics, and mechanisms; comfortable with basic Finite Element Analysis and structural and thermal hand calculations.
Nice to have
- MS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar engineering field.
- Experience with phased array design and/or analysis.
Pay
$138,000 — $193,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, ASME Y14.5
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