Raydar
Mechanical Engineer
$140K–$160K
Los Angeles, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- About 5 years of hardware design experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible as a U.S. Person under export control rules.
About the job
Own the mechanical design of precision flight hardware from concept through deployment, including prototyping, production handoff, and system verification.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze electromechanical and fluid-handling assemblies, balancing mass, thermal management, and integration.
- Build physical prototypes and prepare 3D models, detailed drawings, and fabrication documentation.
- Collaborate with production partners and help assemble, integrate, and verify flight-ready systems.
What they ask for
- About 5 years of hardware design experience in a demanding field such as aerospace, automotive, or marine.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Practical prototyping skills, including 3D printing and CNC machining; strong understanding of plastics and polymer behavior.
- Eligibility as a U.S. Person under export control rules; living in Los Angeles or ready to move there.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with electromechanical systems, small-scale fluid devices, or scientific instruments.
- Exposure to early-stage or startup engineering teams.
Pay
USD 140,000 to 160,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
3D printing, CNC machining
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