Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

Outpost (8 days ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$160,000 - $210,000

About this role

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Structures) role at Outpost involves leading the structural design and analysis of full-scale flight vehicles designed for the space return mission. The engineer will oversee structural architecture, perform detailed calculations, and guide manufacturing and testing processes. It is a senior, technical role requiring extensive aerospace experience and in-depth knowledge of structural materials and standards.

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Required Skills

FEMAP
ANSYS
NASTRAN
CAD
Structural Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Python
Materials Science
Design for Manufacturing
Testing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering
10+ years of experience in aerospace structures and mechanisms
Full-Vehicle Heritage experience
Expert-level CAD proficiency
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

About Outpost

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Outpost Natural Foods is a Milwaukee-based, owner‑owned cooperative grocery specializing in organic, natural and specialty-diet foods (vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, etc.) across multiple locations. As a co‑op it encourages customers to become owners, participate in governance, and access owner benefits while supporting local vendors and community food education through blogs and outreach. The co‑op emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility with initiatives like plastic reduction, solar projects, EV charging and published sustainability reporting.

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