Epirus
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural Design and Analysis)
$138K–$193K
Torrance, California, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years.
- Education
- BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or similar engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Leads structural design and analysis of mechanical and electronic assemblies for Epirus high-power microwave products, from concept through test and verification.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze structures that mount RF phased arrays and electronic packages; perform FEA and hand calculations for structural integrity.
- Lead and mentor mechanical design and analysis on product teams, collaborating to develop electromechanical systems for harsh operating and transport environments.
- Support structural testing and qualification of mechanical systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or a similar engineering field.
- 8+ years of experience in structural/stress design and analysis of metallic structures.
- Expert-level comfort with FEA and structural hand calculations; experience with structural analysis and pre/post-processing software such as Nastran, FEMAP, Ansys, Patran, or equivalent.
- Experience analyzing static, shock, and vibrational loads (including random vibration), using CAD and GD&T, and conducting structural test and qualification.
Nice to have
- Stress analysis of electronic systems such as circuit card assemblies, or design/analysis of actuated mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and harsh environmental considerations.
Pay
$138,000 — $193,000 USD (starting pay; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
Nastran, FEMAP, Ansys, Patran, CAD, GD&T, MIL-STD-810
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