Responsible Engineer (New Grads: Fall 2025/Spring 2026)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Materials & Manufacturing
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $110,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-22
Responsibilities
- Create and manage CAD designs and Bill of Materials (BOM) for vehicle structures.
- Build and analyze finite element (FE) models to optimize structural performance and weight.
- Validate designs through hand calculations and simulations.
- Present design concepts and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to bring designs from concept to production.
- Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Document design best practices, lessons learned, and technical specifications.
Job Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (graduating Fall 2026 or Spring 2026).
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX experience is a plus).
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials (metals, composites, adhesives).
- Exposure to FEA tools such as Nastran, Optistruct, or LS-Dyna.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.
