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LTA Research

Manufactures sustainable airships for humanitarian aid

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSunnyvale, CA, USA$135k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
  • At least 5 years of professional engineering experience in the mechanical or aerospace industries is required.
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling and creating drawings with SolidWorks or a similar tool is required.
  • Experience working with Product Data Management or Product Lifecycle Management tools is required.
  • A strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in end-to-end design and sizing of mechanical structures, thermal management systems, and fluid routing components is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and traditional manufacturing processes is required.
  • Experience working with Finite Element Analysis in FEMAP/Nastran or a similar tool is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment.
  • Validate mechanical and fluid systems through structural and thermal analyses using classical engineering methods and advanced simulation tools.
  • Create detailed manufacturing drawings incorporating Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5).
  • Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to verify that system integrations meet requirements and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and external machine shops to optimize components for manufacturability and assembly.
  • Build test plans, oversee qualification testing, and analyze data for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems.
  • Present engineering solutions and analysis results during cross-departmental design reviews.
  • Investigate and resolve non-conformances and failures through root cause analysis.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience designing highly loaded, lightweight structural components, including composite and metallic components, is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with coupled thermo-mechanical systems, active thermal management solutions, and high-pressure fluid routing for extreme environments is preferred.
  • Expert-level use of Finite Element Analysis tools is preferred.

About the Company

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LTA Research

Manufactures sustainable airships for humanitarian aid

LTA Research focuses on building next-generation airships to support humanitarian efforts and reduce aviation’s carbon footprint. It designs and manufactures airships such as Pathfinder 1, aiming to provide efficient, environmentally friendly transport for disaster relief, cargo, and surveillance. The airships operate via lighter-than-air technology powered by advanced engineering, enabling longer endurance and lower fuel use than traditional aircraft. The company differentiates itself through its historical Akron Airdock heritage, multi-location operations, and emphasis on sustainable aviation for humanitarian, government, and commercial clients. The goal is to offer viable, low-emission air transport solutions that complement existing airlift capabilities and make shipping and response operations more carbon-efficient.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
Founded
1929

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