# Mechanical Engineer at Salient Motion

- Company: Salient Motion
- What the company does: We design, manufacturer and support actuation systems for commercial and military systems. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://salientmotion.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Torrance, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-01-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/salientmotion/jobs/4995102008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/salient-motion-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat! We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

## What they're looking for

- Design production hardware and test equipment
- Design and analysis of Electromechanical Systems
- Work across all levels of the organization to develop design requirements
- Select and manage contract manufacturers for a variety of manufacturing processes
- Work with PCBAs and electronics enclosures

Tags: Mechanical Engineering