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Senior Responsible Engineer

Salient Motion
Location
Torrance, CA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Salary
$120,000 to $140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industrial hardware
  • Expert-level understanding of electromechanical product design
  • Mastery of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
  • Deep experience with aerospace or defense hardware qualification and certification processes
Nice to have
  • Master's degree or professional engineering (PE) license
What the job really is

The Staff Responsible Engineer will serve as the authoritative engineering voice for precision motion control products, overseeing the technical integrity from design release through certification. Responsibilities include approving engineering drawings, managing design changes, and providing technical guidance across teams. The role also involves interfacing with certification authorities and leading engineering change boards to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 base salary + equity
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High level of responsibility and accountability may lead to significant pressure
  • Requires extensive experience in a specialized field which may limit applicant pool
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