Mechanical Design Engineer

We're Hiring: Mechanical Design Engineer Full-Time | Core Team LAT Aerospace | Cross

• Program LAT Aerospace is developing next-generation aerospace systems from first principles. This includes a hybrid electric aircraft that takes off and lands within a space of a parking lot, Defence systems built from ground up and scalable Gas Turbine Engines. The Mechanical Design Engineer role is a highly hands-on one. You will work across programs and design everything from aircraft mechanisms and propulsion hardware to test rigs, fixtures, and one-off mechanisms. The ideal candidate would enjoy solving new mechanical problems and turning ideas into working hardware quickly.

What you'll do

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures, test rigs, and support hardware across LAT's programs.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Translate engineering requirements and concepts into robust, manufacturable mechanical designs.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) across machining, composites, additive manufacturing, and other processes.
• Design mechanisms, joints, mounts, actuators, linkages, and other moving systems.
• Perform tolerance analysis, interference checks, and fit/function reviews for complex assemblies.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, machinists, vendors, and manufacturing teams to take designs from CAD to physical hardware.
• Iterate designs rapidly based on prototype builds, testing, and failure investigation.
• Own BOMs, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation for assigned hardware.
• Maintain and organize CAD and engineering data within our database and across life cycle.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience working on complex mechanisms, actuations, linkages or rotating machineries.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, machine design, materials, and manufacturing processes applicable on aerospace systems and test rigs.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software, Configuration management and PDM/PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, composites, welding, and additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to read and create detailed engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience taking hardware through concept design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make practical engineering trade-offs based on FEA and engineering analysis. Why LAT?
• No hierarchy beyond strength of ideas.
• Rapid hardware iteration culture.
• Opportunity to build next-generation aerospace technology from the ground up.