Mechanical Designer

A Mechanical Designer job is currently available through Belcan in Simi Valley, CA supporting an existing full vehicle design undergoing refinement and production-focused updates. To be considered for this role, you will bring strong Solid Works experience and a background in mechanical design across fabrication methods such as machined parts, sheet metal, and composites. Experience supporting aerospace or UAS ("unmanned aircraft systems") platforms is strongly desired.

In this role, you will support design updates for DFM, weight reduction, and overall product improvement.

• Support detailed mechanical design updates and improvements across an existing vehicle system, focusing on manufacturability, performance, and integration.
• Support design updates for DFM, weight reduction, and overall product improvement.
• Modify and develop components in Solid Works (machined parts, sheet metal, plastics, and composites).
• Perform GD&T analysis and support tolerance stack-ups for critical interfaces.
• Conduct galvanic corrosion assessments and material compatibility evaluations.
• Update and release drawings, ensuring production-ready documentation.
• Support composites design, including jigs, fixtures, and molds where applicable.

• Five or more years of mechanical design experience using Solid Works.
• Strong experience working with at least some of the following: machined parts, sheet metal, or plastic components.
• Experience updating existing designs (not just clean‑sheet design work).
• Working knowledge of GD&T and basic tolerance analysis.
• Exposure to aerospace, aviation, or UAS systems is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to take partial requirements and execute detailed design tasks independently.

• Experience with aerospace, UAV/UAS, or similar vehicle systems.
• Experience with full vehicle assemblies (airframe, structural integration, etc.).
• Background in composites design, including tooling (jigs, fixtures, molds).
• Experience supporting DFM, cost reduction, or weight optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with corrosion considerations, especially galvanic interactions.
• Exposure to Solid Works Electrical routing in assemblies.

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position offers a salary rate of $83,200 to $114,400; however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.