Mechanical Engineer

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Irvine CA

Position type: 12 months Contract.

Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer will carry out engineering assignments concerned with the planning, design and testing of mechanical equipment, systems, and processes. Works cooperatively with other departments. Supports higher level engineers for medium level complexity projects.

• Designs mechanical equipment, systems, and processes for environmental control systems.
• Performs calculations and analyses to ensure suitability of design. Solves problems related to the assembly, repair, and test of environmental control systems.
• Under general supervision, performs assignments which involve responsibility for a secondary project or a part of a major project.
• Defense or aerospace industry experience is desired.
• Experience in the development of thermal systems is a strong plus.
• Experience with electrical circuits and control theory is a plus.
• May give directions and/or guidance to junior level engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Works with colleagues in the department and in other departments. Writes reports as required.
• Presents designs to peers, other engineers, and customers.
• Works under supervision, performs assignments of medium complexity and may assist senior engineers with more complex assignments.
• Hands‑on test and hardware experience is required.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.M.E) from a four‑year college or university.
• Two to five years of experience with design, analysis, and development of industrial equipment.
• Solid Works for CAD and PDMVault.
• Knowledge of applied thermodynamics and mechanical design.
• Knowledge of drawing and drafting standards is a plus.
• Capable of carrying out assignments concerned with mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of military specifications, environmental specifications, and test specifications is desired.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills and must be capable of conducting effective oral presentations to customers.