Mechanical Engineer
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$120,000 - $180,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-23
Responsibilities
- Own complex mechanical subsystems for drone products.
- Gather requirements and conduct trade studies for optimal solutions.
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to optimize designs.
- Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
- Build prototypes and execute hardware test plans.
- Conduct root cause investigations for hardware failures.
- Support hardware demonstrations with customers.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of mechanical/design experience.
- CAD skills and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in various domains.
- Proficient in hands-on prototyping techniques.
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills.
- Familiarity with Solidworks or NX and PLM systems preferred.
