Mechanical Engineering Manager
Secon Order EffectsEl Segundo, California
Full Time
Posted February 25, 2026
$160k - $198k
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Job Description
The Mechanical Engineering Manager at SOE will lead and develop the mechanical engineering team, oversee technical decisions across projects, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, innovative solutions in aerospace and related fields.
Key Responsibilities
- Own mechanical engineering technical decisions and outcomes across projects
- Lead, mentor, and manage the mechanical engineering team, setting performance expectations and developing skills
- Provide hands-on technical guidance throughout the mechanical engineering development lifecycle
- Partner with business development and project leadership to define technical scope, plans, and success criteria
- Establish standards, processes, and best practices to improve design quality and efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Science, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7 years of experience in a mechanical engineering and hardware development role for aerospace, industrial automation, and/or robotics, especially for tightly coupled systems
- 5 years of progressively impactful mechanical engineering leadership roles
- Proficiency in executing engineering projects involving end-to-end mechanical and electrical system design
- Previous experience in both a people management and engineering design leadership role
- Aptitude for cross functional community building and collaboration with software, electrical, systems, and test engineers to improve the output of the ME team
- Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to evaluate and manage project risk, including scope creep, remediating missing critical requirements, and ensuring that technical challenges are sufficiently addressed
- Willingness to work 40 hours a week on-site at the El Segundo, California facility
- Eligibility to work on export controlled projects under U.S. Government export control regulations, including being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or able to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Benefits & Perks
Compensation range of $159,980 - $197,700
Flexible work hours and work from home policy
100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees and 50 dependents
Unlimited paid time off policy
11 paid company holidays
12 paid sick days
401(k) retirement account with employer matching
Generous paid parental leave
Relocation assistance if moving more than 50 miles from the office
Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen
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