Hop Aero, California
We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to own real flight and ground hardware from concept through test and iteration. This is a builder role.
You will design, fabricate, assemble, break, and fix hardware that flies and gets tested in harsh environments. You’ll work closely with structures, propulsion, avionics, and more, and you should expect to split time between the office, shop, and test site.
Competitive salary and meaningful stock options
Healthcare, office meals & snacks
Direct mentorship from founders & engineers with rich flight heritage
Fast upward mobility as the company grows
This position may require access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be a U.S. Person under ITAR.
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Greatness looks different in every one of us - and we need the best tackling this problem.
The base pay range for this role is $100,000 – $120,000 per year.
Hop Aero is building rockets that deliver cargo to contested environments - we operate at the intersection of aerospace, national security, and hard execution.
This is not a research project. We build hardware, test it aggressively, learn fast, and iterate. The work is demanding, the environment is unforgiving, and the stakes are real. We are looking for people who want to contribute to protecting our way of life - not just spectating.
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