Kela Technologies
Mechanical Engineer- LA
USA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; no alternatives stated.
About the job
Own mechanical product development from concept and CAD through prototyping, qualification, and production transfer for safety-critical systems used in demanding environments.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical assemblies and safety architecture, including housings, structures, mechanisms, and integration features.
- Specify materials and manufacturing details; build prototypes and deliver DFM packages to vendors.
- Plan mechanical qualification tests and manage the BOM, weight budget, and CG budget.
What they ask for
- 7+ years designing fielded mechanical assemblies in rugged or regulated domains.
- Fluency in a parametric CAD tool such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, or NX.
- Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings covering GD&T, tolerance stacks, surface finishes, and fits.
- Hands-on prototyping experience, including FDM/SLA printing, basic machining, and in-lab build-and-break cycles.
Nice to have
- Experience with energetics or safety-critical arming or actuation mechanisms.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-331, or equivalent civilian qualification standards.
Tools
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, NX, FDM/SLA printers, Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation
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