Thales USA

Staff Engineer - Mechanical

Irvine, USA · Staff+ · Full-time

No sponsorship$125k-$223kDetected 21 days ago

Supply ChainIntellectual PropertyThermal AnalysisAvionicsEMI/EMCDO-160Mechanical DesignResearchLeadershipMentoring

About the role

Thales is looking for a Staff Engineer - Mechanical who will serve as a technical leader in the design, development, qualification, and lifecycle support of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) products.
This role is responsible for leading complex mechanical engineering initiatives, developing innovative design solutions, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements, and driving product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives across multiple programs.
In this position, you will provide technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams, influence mechanical architecture and design strategy, evaluate emerging technologies, resolve complex engineering challenges, and support products throughout their entire lifecycle.

Provide technical leadership across multiple development programs by conducting trade studies, evaluating design alternatives, mitigating technical risks, and influencing product architecture and long-term technology strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver high-quality, cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Experience supporting Boeing, Airbus, or other major commercial aircraft OEM line-fit programs, including DO-160 environmental qualification and aerospace certification activities.
Demonstrated expertise leading innovation initiatives, advanced technology research, or intellectual property development for next-generation aerospace products.
Proven ability to provide technical leadership across geographically distributed engineering teams while mentoring engineers, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and advancing engineering best practices.

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience serving as the mechanical engineering technical authority across multiple product lines or geographically distributed engineering organizations.
Demonstrated success leading innovation initiatives, advanced technology research, or intellectual property (patent) development.
Special Position Requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 125,251.50 - 222,520.00 USD Annual

Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.

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