Team Leader, Mechanical Engineering
Torrance, CA
Full Time
Tactical Systems
Manager/Supervisor
Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.
We’re seeking a Team Leader, Mechanical Engineering to manage a small team of mechanical engineers developing ruggedized military and aerospace electronics. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. You will lead the design, analysis, and testing of complex mechanical systems while managing in-house staff and contract support to deliver high-quality, production-ready hardware that meets stringent DoD requirements. You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team working closely with program managers, technical leads, and directors to execute high-impact development programs.
This is an on-site role located in Torrance, CA.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Leadership & Communication Skills:
What You Can Expect:
Pay Range:
$135,000-$195,000
However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits:
Join a team where technical excellence meets real-world impact.
The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at [email protected]
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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We’re seeking a Team Leader, Mechanical Engineering to manage a small team of mechanical engineers developing ruggedized military and aerospace electronics. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. You will lead the design, analysis, and testing of complex mechanical systems while managing in-house staff and contract support to deliver high-quality, production-ready hardware that meets stringent DoD requirements. You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team working closely with program managers, technical leads, and directors to execute high-impact development programs.
This is an on-site role located in Torrance, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical engineering for new product development activities to align with customer requirements and corporate goals.
- Perform and oversee mechanical design, analysis, and testing of ruggedized military ground and airborne electronics.
- Drive compliance to environmental and EMI/EMC requirements such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160.
- Coordinate and participate in internal design reviews, providing guidance on design reuse, DFM, DFT, and product transition.
- Guide the development and review of mechanical deliverables including 3D CAD models, component/assembly drawings, ICDs, BOMs, test plans, and reports.
- Serve as subject matter expert for environmental validation testing and structural/thermal analysis.
- Mentor mechanical engineers in advanced design practices and qualification testing to expand team capabilities.
- Coordinate work assignments with tech leads and program managers, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support company-wide engineering initiatives and contribute to standardization and continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on technical progress, risks, and priorities.
Requirements:
Technical Skills:
- B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of mechanical design experience with 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity.
- Advanced proficiency in solid modeling using SolidWorks (preferred) or other CAD tools such as Pro-E or CATIA.
- Strong experience with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS) for structural and thermal simulation.
- Demonstrated expertise in DFM, GD&T, and producing manufacturing drawings for production environments.
- Proven experience in MIL-standard environmental and EMC/EMI qualification testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-160).
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, rapid prototyping, and sheet metal fabrication.
Leadership & Communication Skills:
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow an engineering team in a high-performance environment.
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary projects with program managers and technical leads.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly convey technical information and guide team discussions.
- Skilled in developing and reviewing project documentation including ICDs, test plans (ATP/QTP), and milestone review presentations (SRR, PDR, CDR).
- Effective planner with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
What You Can Expect:
- A leadership role in developing next-generation ruggedized products for defense and aerospace customers.
- The opportunity to guide a growing mechanical engineering team through innovation and mentorship.
- A company culture that values creativity, excellence, and accountability.
- Support from senior technical and business leadership to deliver successful outcomes and grow your career.
Pay Range:
$135,000-$195,000
However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits:
- 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
- Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade)
- 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Join a team where technical excellence meets real-world impact.
The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at [email protected]
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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