💼 Full-Time Position

Mechanical Design Engineer

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Confidential
📍 long beach, ca, United-States
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Location
long beach, United-States
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Posted
June 09, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

H9 are currently partnering with an innovative, rapidly growing aviation company based in Long Beach, California who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with an emphasis on propulsion systems.


Role Description


We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3-8 years of experience to own the mechanical design and integration of propulsion components on a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft that is on the cusp of transitioning from prototype flight testing to customer delivery.


You'll join a lean, high-impact propulsion team responsible for the entire powertrain—high-speed generators, motors, inverters, turbines, battery packs, and cooling systems.


This is a hands-on role where you'll take real ownership of critical flight hardware, driving designs from concept through build, test, and iteration. The ideal candidate can operate independently, has experience resolving real-world bu...