Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace and Defense San Diego, CA · Direct Hire / Full Time Engi[...]

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace and Defense

Ingenium Technologies – Carlsbad, CA – relocation available

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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

Required Software

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

Required 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.