archer56
Manager, Mechanical Actuator Development
At a Glance
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Compensation
- targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $230,000. Actual compensation offered
- Posted
- 2026-05-22T16:16:12-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Engineering
- Regulatory
Requirements
8+ years of experience in actuated mechanism or electromechanical system design
Proven ability to take ownership of complex engineering problems through completion
Demonstrated initiative in seeking out critical information and driving technical closure
GD&T for mechanical systems
Kinematic analysis and optimization
Design for 14 CFR Part 23 systems compliance
Responsibilities
Lead a team of design and mechanical system engineers to design and develop high-performance, flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through production
Own overall actuator mechanical design and integration of motors, geartrains, rolling-element screws, bearings, brakes, housings, sensors, and electronics
Perform trade studies to optimize system architecture and mass while meeting performance and fault-tolerance requirements
Create and review CAD models, drawings, and engineering specifications