Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
magniX is a Pacific Northwest company developing aerospace-grade electric powertrain technology for applications including data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Its technology includes batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, development, and integration of electric motor and battery module systems for advanced electrified powertrains. The role focuses on mechanical design, thermal management, structural analysis, rotating equipment, and electric systems. The engineer will own development packages and coordinate with cross-functional teams through hardware design, validation, delivery, and operation. The role also supports prototypes and testing, produces engineering documentation, participates in design reviews, and mentors junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PDM systems; SolidWorks is preferred.
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
- Strong understanding of GD&T, including ASME Y14.5-2009 and ASME Y14.100-2013.
- Experience with FEA and CFD tools, such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or Abaqus.
- Must be willing and able to commute to magniX’s location in Everett, Washington.
- Must meet export-control requirements: be a U.S. Person or obtain appropriate U.S. Government export authorization before accessing export-controlled data.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or renewable energy sectors.
- Knowledge of systems engineering and model-based design.
- Experience designing rotating equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and analysis of electric propulsion components, including electric motors, battery modules, and associated subassemblies and components.
- Develop, optimize, and validate electric motor assemblies and energy storage system subassemblies for performance, safety, and reliability.
- Own development packages and deliver them on time and on budget.
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Test through hardware design, validation, delivery, and operation.
- Conduct structural and thermal simulations using FEA and CFD tools to validate designs.
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation of mechanical systems.
- Generate detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
- Four weeks of paid vacation, a one-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 9.5% company contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
