Neon Aero is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems for next-generation hardware. You'll work across high-performance domains- positioning, propulsion, environmental control, energy management, and related technologies-supporting programs in aerospace, advanced mobility, robotics, and transportation.
This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role for an engineer who loves turning requirements into production-intent hardware that scales. You'll help architect robust systems, drive design into manufacturable solutions, and push hardware from concept 12 prototype 12 industrialization 12 shipment.
Why This Role Matters: In this role, you'll be a key driver of system-level execution-owning critical subsystems and making early decisions that determine whether hardware ships on time, at cost, and at quality.
You will:
- Lead mechanical system design and integration across complex, multi-domain programs.
- Own a subsystem end-to-end, from architecture and concept to production release.
- Design and develop mechanical/electromechanical assemblies in Siemens NX (required).
- Drive early DFM, DFA, DFAuto, and DFC decisions to ensure designs scale to production.
- Apply strong GD&T fundamentals to create production-ready drawings and specs.
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to industrialize parts, including first article builds and production ramp.
- Define inspection approaches and understand manufacturing metrics like IQC, OQC, ORT, CP/CPK, tolerance stack-ups, and validation.
- Support prototype builds, test campaigns, root-cause investigations, and design iterations.
- Perform mechanical analysis as needed (FEA, thermal evaluation, structural validation).
- Participate in design reviews and ensure performance, safety, reliability, cost, and schedule targets are met.
- Provide hands-on support during assembly, integration, and testing-because the best systems engineers stay close to the hardware.
What you'll Bring: - Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing and shipping mechanical products
- Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related degree is preferred; relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Strong proficiency in Siemens NX is required.
- Deep knowledge of GD&T and production-level drawing release practices.
- Demonstrated experience bringing parts into production and shipping hardware.
- Experience with multiple manufacturing processes, such as:
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Die casting
- Gear manufacturing & finishing
- High-precision machining (HPM/HDPM)
- Injection molding or other scalable processes
- Proven ability to work directly with suppliers to resolve tolerance, yield, and quality issues.
- Solid understanding of quality systems and metrics: IQC, OQC, ORT, CP/CPK, SPC.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative, systems-level mindset.
Preferred experience:- Aerospace or aviation systems experience.
- Background in fast-iteration, high-performance environments (automotive, consumer hardware, racing, robotics, etc.).
- Familiarity with DO-160 or similar environmental qualification standards.
- MATLAB or Python for analysis/automation.
- Experience with electric or hybrid propulsion systems.
Why Join Us:- Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
- Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
- Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable - the future of aviation.
- Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full heath benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work.
This pay range is specific to the location where the role is posted. Final pay will depend on experience, skill level, and other job-related factors.
Location-Specific Pay Range
$150,000-$175,000 USD
