Drimva

Neros

Lead Mechanical Engineer

$166K–$242K

Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jun 17, 2026

Experience
8+ years of experience in fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

About the job

Own mechanical hardware or subsystem design from concept through mass production, optimizing performance, manufacturability, and cost.

What you'll do

  • Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, and architectures using design trades and first-principles analysis.
  • Investigate hardware and manufacturing failures; plan and execute design validation testing.
  • Coordinate production readiness with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Flight Test teams; mentor and train colleagues.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environments.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem-solving ability.
  • Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks or NX.

Nice to have

  • Experience leading an engineering team or working with, piloting, or designing UAVs.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing, manufacturing processes, hardware integration, harsh environments, engineering analysis, PDM systems, or hands-on fabrication.

Pay

$165,500 - $241,500 USD (base salary)

Tools

Solidworks, NX, Teamcenter, BLDC motors

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)