Fortastra
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
$130K–$190K
Torrance, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Torrance, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for spacecraft, robotics, automotive, energy storage, or other high-reliability systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship required
About the job
Designs and integrates spacecraft battery and solar power hardware, from mechanical packaging and interfaces through documentation, testing, and vehicle integration.
What you'll do
- Design and own CAD models for battery modules, solar arrays, mounting hardware, deployment linkages, and supporting structures.
- Coordinate mechanical interfaces, harness routing, and thermal, structural, and vibration considerations with engineering teams.
- Release drawings, BOMs, and documentation; support manufacturing, installation, integration, and fit checks.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
- Experience designing mounting hardware, enclosures, or structural components for electronic or power hardware such as batteries or power electronics.
- Experience creating engineering drawings, applying tolerances, and working within a revision-controlled environment.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with mechanical design around cable routing, connectors, and minimizing mechanical-electrical interference.
- Experience in domains such as spacecraft, EVs, robotics, or renewable energy systems.
Pay
$130,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
NX, Creo, SolidWorks
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