# Staff/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Flight Mechanisms at Heart Aerospace

- Company: Heart Aerospace
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://www.heartaerospace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/heartaerospace/jobs/4321592009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/heart-aerospace-staff-principal-mechanical-design-engineer-flight-mechanisms/

## About the role

(This position can be hired as a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer )

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years experience using CAD software in a professional environment (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar)
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design (CAD), analysis (FEA/hand calcs), and fabrication (machine shop)
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electromechanical (motorized) systems
- Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry
- 12+ years experience using CAD software in a professional environment (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar)
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design (CAD), analysis (FEA/hand calcs), and fabrication (machine shop)

Tags: Mechanical Systems