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.