Mechanical Engineer, Interiors
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $176,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-20
Responsibilities
- Define requirements for interior subsystems based on habitat architecture and crew use.
- Select and validate materials considering off-gassing, flame resistance, and other factors.
- Create and iterate designs using sketching, CAD, prototyping, and testing.
- Collaborate with engineering teams for integration of designs and attachment details.
- Develop test plans and perform or oversee testing for various mechanical properties.
- Work with suppliers to translate designs into manufacturable products and specify quality assurance.
- Document design decisions, analysis, and maintain material trackers.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software.
- Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on abilities.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
- Comfort working in ambiguity and delivering under tight schedules.
- 3-5 years of experience with soft goods or textiles in aerospace or vehicle interiors preferred.
- Knowledge of soft good manufacturing processes and environmental qualification experience.
