Canopy A&D

Canopy A&D

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer

Ontario, California

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$140kDetected 27 days ago
CybersecuritySolidWorksThermal AnalysisGD&TCAMMechanical DesignLeadershipCollaborationOSHA

About the role

  • The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, performance optimization, and compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
  • Utilize traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques for metallics, composites, and other materials used in thermal protection systems and critical aerospace structures, ensuring performance, durability, and production scalability.
  • Prototype and test advanced materials-including carbon fiber composites, high-temperature elastomers, and reinforced fabrics-iterating based on performance data and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development and manufacturing of mechanical components and assemblies for Hera's industry-leading thermal protection systems (TPS), including soft goods, composites, and engineered surface finishes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing and assembly processes that ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
  • Create and maintain process documentation and controls to support consistent production outcomes and optimize throughput across design, prototyping, and manufacturing phases.
  • Investigate material failures, process anomalies, and manufacturing defects by leading root cause analyses to implement corrective actions in both development and production phases.
  • The engineer will work hands-on with TPS soft goods, composites, and engineered surface finishes, supporting the full lifecycle from concept and design through prototyping, manufacturing, and production.
  • Ideal candidates bring a strong foundation in mechanical design and manufacturing, with practical experience in advanced materials and ruggedized hardware applications.
  • 4+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience, with emphasis on metallic, composites and thermal protection systems (TPS).
  • Proven leadership in engineering projects involving design, prototyping, and production of mechanical systems, including soft goods and polymer-based components.
  • Solid foundation in engineering principles including structures, materials science, thermal management, and mechanical system design.
  • Expertise in creating manufacturing and build plans/procedures for variety of customer products and assemblies with respect to industry standards or customer supplied specifications.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with advanced materials and mechanical components in aerospace or defense applications, including TPS and engineered surface finishes.
  • Strong understanding of elastomer and composite manufacturing processes, material, and relevant aerospace testing standards.
  • Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) with the ability to produce high-quality, production-ready engineering drawings.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications.

Nice to have

  • Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, with demonstrated ability to apply tolerancing principles in aerospace-grade engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills in cross-functional engineering environments, including collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and program teams.
  • Familiarity with qualification campaigns for aerospace and defense hardware, including ruggedized systems and TPS components.
  • Experience designing for harsh environments, ensuring durability, thermal resilience, and mechanical integrity under extreme conditions.
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or the ability to obtain one based on eligibility.
  • This includes meeting background check and other requirements, as required for access to controlled defense-related information and facilities.
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications.
  • Additional Requirements

Compensation

  • Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or the ability to obtain one based on eligibility
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