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Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion

Santa Ana, CA (OC-31)💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-10-07

Core

Design, develop, and qualify engines for autonomous air vehicles, taking them from concept through prototype to production.

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)

Builds

Propulsion systems for autonomous air vehicles

Domain

Defense / Aerospace Propulsion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Machine design, mechanisms, fluids, thermal analysis, structures, CAD, prototyping, fabrication, assembly, CNC machining, 3D printing, castings, sheet metal, composites, GD&T

Preferred skills

Engine design/assembly/testing (turbine/automotive), NX/Teamcenter, Python/MATLAB for analysis, electromechanical integration

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design and development of propulsion components from concept to low rate production; Lead technical efforts to define requirements and verify mechanical systems; Collaborate with electrical and software disciplines; Conduct analysis, visit vendors, and implement hardware test plans; Optimize subsystems for performance, mass, manufacturability, and cost; Support hardware demonstrations and travel to test sites.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC