Director of Mechanical Engineering
oho groupRapid City, SD
Director of Mechanical Engineering
oho groupRapid City, SD
yesterday
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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingEngineering ServicesAbout the role
Director of Mechanical Engineering ~Los Angeles ~ Aerospace & Defense Startup We’re partnered with awell-funded, early-stage A&D startupworking on novel hardware for a next-generation defense platform. They’re looking for aDirector of Mechanical Engineeringto build the mechanical engineering function from the ground up. You'll own design and technical direction in its entirety, with the freedom to define what good looks like within one of the fastest moving teams in LA.This is a rare opportunity toshape the architecture of a new product from day one, build and lead a world-class team, and play a key role in bringing a highly innovative system from concept to reality.
The Role:
AsDirector of Mechanical Engineering, you’ll lead the development of core mechanical systems while establishing the processes, team, and infrastructure needed to scale engineering. You’ll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate ambitious technical goals into manufacturable, high-performance hardware.
Responsibilities:
- Lead thedesign and development of complex mechanical systemsfor a next-generation aerospace/defense platform
- Build and grow the mechanical engineering team, hiring and mentoring top-tier engineers
- Drivemechanical architecture, structural design, and thermal solutionsfrom concept through prototyping and production
- Establishengineering processes, design reviews, and hardware development workflows
- Work closely withelectrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teamsto deliver integrated hardware
- Guide the transition fromearly prototyping to scalable production
Requirements:
- BS/MS inMechanical Engineeringor related field 7+ years experience developingcomplex hardware systems(aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar)
- Prior experienceleading or managing engineering teams
- Strong background inmechanical design, structural analysis, and product development
- Experience takinghardware from early concept through prototyping and into production
- Comfortable working in afast-moving startup environment
Nice to Have:
- Experience inaerospace, defense, or advanced hardware startups
- Background inhigh-performance systems, vehicles, or mission-critical hardware
- Experience building engineering teamsfrom early stage
Why Join?
- Early leadership rolein a highly ambitious aerospace/defense program
- Opportunity toshape both the product and the engineering organization
- Work ontechnology at the cutting edge of national security and aerospace innovation
- Competitive compensation + meaningful equity
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Rapid City, SD
Occupation
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Posted
yesterday
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