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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace and Defense

Full-time
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 years of experience in design 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.
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