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Mechanical Engineer, Support System

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, build, and test novel Support System Ground Servicing Equipment (GSE) including launch/recovery systems, storage, transportation, fueling, and handling devices for the Omen autonomous air vehicle.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (support systems testing)

Builds

Ground servicing equipment (GSE) for runway-independent autonomous air vehicles

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, test plan development, full-scale mock-up creation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) drafting, hazard assessment and risk mitigation, configuration control, land and maritime operational environment knowledge, high voltage systems/batteries, hybrid powertrains

Preferred skills

Trade or Mechanic qualifications, Defense Industry or Military Service background

Technologies

MIL-STD-882E

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design from hardware evaluation to customer demonstration; Develop and execute test plans; Design full-scale representative vehicle system elements; Draft SOPs for diverse operational environments; Provide feedback on usability to design teams; Identify land and maritime test environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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