Aircraft Mechanisms Engineer
About The Position
Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics. By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation Work Summary: Natilus is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role you will design and integrate aircraft mechanisms and actuation systems, supporting kinematic analysis, structural interfaces, and system integration across the aircraft
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as design engineer or in a closely related role
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong foundational understanding of aircraft load paths and systems behavior
- Experience designing bolted and bonded joints
- Expert-level knowledge of flight control systems and kinematic analysis
- Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
- Experience with rapid prototype aircraft programs from conceptual and preliminary design through build
- Experience performing initial part and joint sizing using hand calculations
Nice To Haves
- Kickoff through production program experience
- Rapid prototype program experience
- Hands-on build experience
Responsibilities
- Participate in entire hardware lifecycle for a variety of mechanical assemblies and structures
- Lead the analysis, design, and integration of flight control systems
- Support configuration development and trade studies
- Own the conceptual design and analysis through to first flight of various hardware components
- Perform first-order strength and sizing calculations
- Generate CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and other documentation
- Hardware development and qualification test definition
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
- Retirement Plan – 401k
- Unlimited PTO
- Onsite Gym Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
