Aircraft Mechanisms Engineer

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics.

By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation

Work Summary:

Natilus is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role you will design and integrate aircraft mechanisms and actuation systems, supporting kinematic analysis, structural interfaces, and system integration across the aircraft

Main Responsibilities:

Participate in entire hardware lifecycle for a variety of mechanical assemblies and structures

Lead the analysis, design, and integration of flight control systems

Support configuration development and trade studies

Own the conceptual design and analysis through to first flight of various hardware components

Perform first-order strength and sizing calculations

Generate CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and other documentation

Hardware development and qualification test definition