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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Santa Ana, CA (OC-31)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and develop mechanical systems and components for cutting-edge defense technologies, ensuring seamless integration with electrical and software systems.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Defense/Intelligence Systems)

Builds

Mission-critical hardware prototypes and production-ready defense systems

Domain

Defense technology / Intelligence Community / Autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, CAD modeling, thermal analysis, structural analysis, hands-on fabrication, first principles physics, hardware test planning, manufacturing interfacing

Preferred skills

PCBAs integration, Siemens NX & Teamcenter, passive/active thermal management, EMI-constrained hardware design, cross-functional collaboration with electrical/software engineers

Technologies

Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CAD platforms

Responsibilities

Own hardware from concept to deployment, lead design reviews, execute hardware test plans, build and analyze prototypes, support customer demonstrations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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