CyRAD Solutions
Mechanical Engineer
San Francisco, CA
– Full-time – Onsite
A next generation aerospace startup is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design and build advanced composite aircraft. This role blends analytical engineering with hands‑on development working from concept modeling all the way to flight‑ready hardware. You will collaborate closely with aerodynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to develop reliable, lightweight, production‑ready mechanical systems for both airborne and marine environments.
What You’ll Do
Own structural and mechanical design for aircraft assemblies and components using modern CAD tools
Develop mechanisms, linkages, control surface hardware, and subsystem interfaces
Run finite element analyses to verify loads, stresses, stiffness, and structural margins
Produce detailed drawings, GD&T, and documentation for manufacturing and quality control
Partner with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are practical, cost efficient, and production friendly
Support building and testing prototypes, including fixture and tooling design
Contribute to configuration management and CAD library upkeep
Identify improvements to manufacturability, maintainability, and structural robustness
What You Bring
Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion, CATIA, NX)
Solid understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, and mechanical systems design
Experience performing FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, Fusion Simulation, etc.)
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering tolerancing
Familiarity with composite and metallic fabrication processes
Ability to work hands‑on with prototypes, validation rigs, and shop tools
Comfort operating in a fast‑moving, highly collaborative engineering environment
Bonus Experience
Bonded composite structures or hybrid material assemblies
Motion systems, actuation architectures, or precision linkages
Vibration, fatigue, or modal analysis
Machining, additive manufacturing, or tooling development
DFM/DFA principles for low‑rate or high‑rate production
MATLAB or Python for analysis and automation
Exposure to flight testing or aerospace certification workflows
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– Full-time – Onsite
A next generation aerospace startup is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design and build advanced composite aircraft. This role blends analytical engineering with hands‑on development working from concept modeling all the way to flight‑ready hardware. You will collaborate closely with aerodynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to develop reliable, lightweight, production‑ready mechanical systems for both airborne and marine environments.
What You’ll Do
Own structural and mechanical design for aircraft assemblies and components using modern CAD tools
Develop mechanisms, linkages, control surface hardware, and subsystem interfaces
Run finite element analyses to verify loads, stresses, stiffness, and structural margins
Produce detailed drawings, GD&T, and documentation for manufacturing and quality control
Partner with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are practical, cost efficient, and production friendly
Support building and testing prototypes, including fixture and tooling design
Contribute to configuration management and CAD library upkeep
Identify improvements to manufacturability, maintainability, and structural robustness
What You Bring
Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion, CATIA, NX)
Solid understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, and mechanical systems design
Experience performing FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, Fusion Simulation, etc.)
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering tolerancing
Familiarity with composite and metallic fabrication processes
Ability to work hands‑on with prototypes, validation rigs, and shop tools
Comfort operating in a fast‑moving, highly collaborative engineering environment
Bonus Experience
Bonded composite structures or hybrid material assemblies
Motion systems, actuation architectures, or precision linkages
Vibration, fatigue, or modal analysis
Machining, additive manufacturing, or tooling development
DFM/DFA principles for low‑rate or high‑rate production
MATLAB or Python for analysis and automation
Exposure to flight testing or aerospace certification workflows
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