# Mechanical Engineer- LA at Kela

- Company: Kela
- What the company does: Backed by Sequoia and Lux.
- Company website: https://kelasys.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-31
- Apply: https://www.comeet.com/jobs/kelatechnologies/2A.007/mechanical-engineer--la/5A.27C
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kela-mechanical-engineer-la/

## About the role

You'll own the mechanical side of our products — from concept and CAD through prototyping, qualification, and production transfer. Our systems are safety-critical, field-deployed, and built to survive demanding environments. This is a hands-on role: you'll be in the lab as much as at your desk, and you'll work directly alongside hardware and software engineers.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years designing mechanical assemblies that go into the field — UAV payloads, defense, automotive, aerospace, or similar rugged/regulated domains
- Fluency in a parametric CAD tool (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, or NX)
- Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings: GD&T, tolerance stacks, surface finishes, and fits
- Hands-on with prototyping: FDM/SLA printers, basic machining (mill, lathe), and in-lab build-and-break cycles
- Strong failure-mode intuition — you've broken things on purpose and know which question to ask next
- Working English, written and verbal

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Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kela-mechanical-engineer-la/