Mechanical Engineer - Aerosol Dispersal

Rainmaker

El Segundo, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-07-14

Category: sustainability

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Rainmaker provides water for farms, watersheds, and ecosystems, fortifying growth and stewarding the natural world. We are Making Earth Habitable.

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.

The Engineering team at Rainmaker works on our UAS, dispersion payload, and in-situ/remote sensing systems. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in our operational system, this is a fantastic opportunity.

As a mechanical engineer at Rainmaker, you will work with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and novel aerosol dispersal mechanisms. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of cutting-edge UAS platforms and innovative dispersal systems for a variety of applications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop novel aerosol dispersal mechanisms, including nozzle design, flow control, and payload integration

Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel testing to validate design concepts

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including avionics, controls, and software engineers, to ensure seamless system integration

Oversee prototype fabrication, testing, and iterative design improvements

Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and industry standards

Document design processes, test results, and performance data

Provide technical expertise and support to the broader engineering team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA/CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL)

Strong understanding of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, and fluid dynamics

Experience in prototyping, testing, and validating engineering designs

Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical information effectively

Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements for UAS operations

Familiarity with advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing and composite fabrication, is a plus

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