Principal Mechanical Engineer, Epirus
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Directed energy & power management solutions
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Directed energy & power management solutions
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create innovative power solutions to solve complex problems and increase the velocity of change for customers.
Role
Who you are
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years of relevant experience including experience across full product lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to own the design, build, and test of complex mechanical assemblies in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Experience with CAD and practical application of GD&T
- Experience with environmental testing and qualification
Desirable
- Experience with RF/Phased array mechanical design, electronics packaging, or large vehicle mounted systems, especially in an aerospace or defense environment
- Experience designing and integrating electric actuation systems
- Experience designing harnesses or cables for complex electronic systems
- Demonstrated comfort with hands-on build and test of mechanical systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization and in multidisciplinary design teams
- Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
What the job involves
- Design and build structures for mounting RF phased arrays and other electronic packages
- Design kinematic mechanisms for precision pointing of phased arrays and electronic subsystems
- Design electronics enclosures and packaging accounting for environmental requirements including shock, vibe, and EMI
- Provide mentoring and serve as mechanical design lead on product design teams
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop requirements, design, and build electromechanical systems
- Design harnesses, cables, and interconnects for large electronics assemblies and vehicle mounted arrays
- Perform thermal and structural analyses to validate designs
- Create CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings
- Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing team to build and manufacture products and ensure quality
Our take
Epirus is making waves in the defence technology industry, positioning itself as a key player in developing innovative solutions for both government and commercial markets. With this, the company is rapidly scaling its diverse product line, with a particular focus on anti-drone weaponry.
In a competitive field that includes major players like Boeing, Epirus is among the many companies racing to develop technologies to meet the growing demand for drone-zapping systems for the US Military. While each company brings its own unique approach, Epirus is betting on its microwave technology-based anti-drone platform to stand out as the preferred solution.
Backed by funding from investors like T. Rowe Price, Epirus is well-positioned to continue its leadership in the sector. The company is using its resources to refine its directed energy and power calibration technology, integrating it into a variety of electronic systems. With a focus on energy conservation and extending battery life, Epirus is shaping the future of defence solutions.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Mar 2025
$250m
SERIES D
Sep 2023
$4.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $548.4m
Company benefits
- Health care coverage: Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, personalized flex accounts, and supplemental health plans
- Compensation: Stock options with full vesting, 6% 401k match, Annual dependent care support, Monthly electronics stipend
- Generous PTO: 19 paid holidays (including winter break), unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave to focus on what matters
- Mental health and wellness: Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, and unlimited mental health access - we've got you covered
- Office perks: Fuel your day with catered lunches, stocked kitchens, flexible hours, and casual dress
- Pet insurance: We've got your furry friends covered with our company pet insurance options
Company HQ
Old Town Torrance, Torrance, CA
Leadership
Andy Lowery
(CEO & Board Director)Andy initially joined Epirus in 2021 as CPO, before becoming COO and General Manager in 2022 and CEO in 2023. Prior to this, they held key roles including COO and General Manager at Apogee Semiconductor, and also co-founded and served as the CEO of RealWear, Inc.
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