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Mechanical Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing, prototyping, and iterating mechanical and electromechanical subsystems for next-generation autonomous defense platforms.

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (hardware development)

Builds

Subsystem-level hardware for defense platforms

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, CAD (NX, SolidWorks), hands-on hardware prototyping, thermal/structural/materials analysis, analytical modeling, simulation, manufacturability analysis

Preferred skills

Python/MATLAB/C++ programming, lightweight materials/composites, additive manufacturing, FEA, multi-physics simulation, aerodynamics/fluid dynamics/thermal management

Technologies

NX, SolidWorks, FEA, MATLAB, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design from CAD concepts to mass production; Integrate mechanical systems with sensors and actuators; Lead hands-on testing and design validation; Drive part selection and tolerance stack-up for scalable production; Apply mechanical fundamentals to create robust, lightweight designs; Perform analytical modeling and simulation for design trade studies

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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