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.