Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace and Defense San Diego, CA/Engineering
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace and Defense Ingenium Technologies – Carlsbad, CA – relocation available Additional Job Postings:
A Senior Mechanical Engineer is needed for a well known aerospace/defense company. The primary responsibility of this person will be to design, develop, and qualify complex mechanical systems, including precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical assemblies, within a collaborative program team environment.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:- Generation of Technical Data Package components
- Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies
- Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems
- Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
- Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
- Participate in product change review meetings and discussions and implement changes
- Participate in interdisciplinary design teams and reviews.
- Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.
- Direct Designers/ Technicians/Operators as part of a design team
- Support field testing/demonstration efforts as an ME field representative
CAD tools, such as CREO
Required Experience:- Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
- 5-10 yearsof experienceindesign or development of precision mechanisms, mechatronic systems, and/or packaging of modules and electronics with considerations of thermal and structural loading and for optimizations of size, weight, and power.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
- Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization, and design for manufacture and assembly a plus.
- Experience with any of the following: actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, materials testing, and manufacturing processes
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Position:Direct Hire
Travel:5% domestic and international required
Compensation:Highly Competitive with Benefits
Location:Carlsbad, CA (greater San Diego, CA region) – Relocation Eligible
Employment Criteria:This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
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