CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineer, Actuators

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$132k–$175k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators (eMachines, gearboxes, housings) from conceptual phase into production, with a heavy focus on manufacturing and assembly.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (actuators)

Builds

Rotary and linear actuation systems, speed sensing assemblies, gearboxes, and housings for defense applications

Domain

Defense technology / electromechanical systems

Required skills

Mechanical design (rotary/linear actuators), CAD (NX/Solidworks), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), manufacturing process knowledge (casting, machining, additive), thermal analysis, durability testing, data analysis

Preferred skills

Torque and force sensing instrumentation, electromagnetic analysis, material selection, supply chain management, volume manufacturing design

Technologies

NX, Solidworks

Responsibilities

Design rotary and linear actuators from concept to production, drive development in new electromechanical technologies, evaluate cooling solutions, design durability test profiles, lead continuous improvement activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC