Senior Mechanical Engineer

ThinKom Solutions•Hawthorne, CA

8d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

At ThinKom, we design high-performance, next-generation mechanical systems that connect the world across air, land, sea, and space. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who loves hands-on engineering, thrives on solving hard hardware problems, and wants to see their designs go from napkin sketch to physical deployment. This role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical design efforts on select programs while contributing technical expertise across multiple product teams. You'll work on innovative, high-performance systems that require creative engineering solutions, robust mechanical design, and a commitment to quality and reliability in demanding operating environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical product design and hardware development.
Strong 3D CAD modeling skills (Creo preferred).
Deep understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, configuration management, and Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA).
U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required due to U.S. Government contracts.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical design of precision positioner drive systems, gear trains, or motion control hardware.
Hands-on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, vibration, and dynamic shock conditions.
Experience with composite structures, advanced materials, and surface treatments/coatings.
Familiarity with diverse manufacturing processes: machining, casting, injection molding, and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Create high-precision mechanical components, enclosures, and positioner drive assemblies using 3D CAD (Creo).
Act as the primary mechanical engineering lead on select flagship projects while contributing technical expertise across integrated product teams.
Build prototypes, perform root-cause troubleshooting, and support component- and system-level qualification testing.
Conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses (FEA) to ensure systems withstand extreme environmental conditions.
Collaborate closely with internal production teams and external suppliers to optimize for manufacturability (DFM/DFA), maintainability, and cost.
Guide and inspire junior engineers, fostering a strong culture of technical rigor and continuous growth.
Present technical designs, analyses, and trade studies during critical internal and customer design reviews.