WE ARE HIRING: SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Location: San Diego, California
Base Salary: Up to $150,000 plus Annual Bonus
Industry: Defense and Advanced Technology
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative engineering team supporting mission-critical technology and defense applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in mechanical design, product development, 3D CAD modeling, and prototype testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Perform engineering calculations, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Support prototyping, 3D printing, laboratory testing, and product validation.
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier engineering teams.
- Drive product reliability, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 8 to 10+ years of mechanical design and product development experience.
- Hands-on experience with SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.
- Proficiency with Visio and 3D printing.
- Experience with prototyping, laboratory testing, validation, and root cause analysis.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, or computational modeling.
- Knowledge of sheet metal, castings, machined components, and plastics.
- Experience with electromechanical assemblies.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering and environmental testing.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and working with suppliers.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary up to $150,000.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
Interested candidates are encouraged to share their updated resumes or contact me directly to discuss this opportunity.
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