About Pegasus

Pegasus is an Aerospace company building advanced technologies for Aerospace & Defense. We provide real-time situational awareness and predictive insights, supporting civil aviation, air traffic systems, and military platforms. Our mission is to mitigate risk and enable performance, particularly in adverse weather, through cutting-edge data analytics, sensor integration, and alerting systems.

Role Overview

Pegasus is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Mechanical Team Lead to guide the development of structural and mechanical subsystems for next-generation aerospace platforms. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a passion for innovation, leadership, and delivering robust, manufacturable designs for mission-critical systems.

As a team lead, you will work at the intersection of product development and systems engineering to create durable, lightweight, and efficient mechanical components in a regulated aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering team through the full product lifecycle.
• Design and analyze structural and mechanical components for aerospace systems, emphasizing weight, durability, and manufacturability.
• Develop mechanical architectures in collaboration with electronics, firmware, and systems teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and structural integrity under operational loads and environmental conditions.
• Support thermal, vibration, and fatigue analyses using simulation tools (e.g., FEA, CFD).
• Guide design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA) best practices.
• Conduct detailed design reviews and support prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on part fabrication and quality assurance.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and technical development of team members.
• Contribute to long-term technical roadmapping and strategic planning with leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in aerospace or a regulated industry.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fuzion360, NX) and documentation tools.
• Demonstrated experience in structural design, thermal/vibration management, and integration with electronics and sensors.
• Working knowledge of materials for aerospace applications including composites, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and rapid iteration cycles.
• Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, CFD packages).
• Understanding of environmental test standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810).
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ruggedized enclosures, heat dissipation design, or EMI shielding.
• Exposure to systems engineering and multidisciplinary trade-offs.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing and CNC processes.
• Knowledge of aerospace certification requirements (e.g., TCCA, FAA).
• Understanding of reliability engineering or lifecycle analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key leadership role in shaping cutting-edge aerospace systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of passionate engineers.
• Drive real-world innovation with opportunities for rapid iteration and deployment.
• Be part of a high-growth, agile company where your ideas and leadership have direct impact.
• Contribute to technologies that prioritize safety, sustainability, and mission readiness.