CareerPlan

Senior Development Engineer - ICD

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$147k–$196k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Design and build large-scale custom test equipment (thermal chambers, static-fire stands, environmental chambers) from concept to commissioned hardware for defense and aerospace product validation.

Role type

Senior multidisciplinary development engineer (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic)

Builds

Custom test infrastructure and electromechanical systems for Test & Evaluation (T&E)

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace testing

Required skills

Mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), Hydraulic/pneumatic system design, PLC programming, LabVIEW/NI FlexLogger, Electrical enclosure design, Instrumentation and data acquisition

Preferred skills

MIL-STD-810H familiarity, Pressure-vessel design (ASME BPVC), Dynamometer builds, Closed-loop servo-hydraulic control, SCADA/HMI development

Technologies

SolidWorks, NX, LabVIEW, NI FlexLogger, NI DAQ, PLCs, SCADA

Responsibilities

Produce mechanical designs and CAD models for custom test equipment; Design and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems; Program and integrate PLC-based control systems; Develop LabVIEW and NI applications for data acquisition and automation; Design electrical enclosures, control panels, and wiring; Analyze data, troubleshoot integrated systems, and produce engineering documentation; Partner with product teams to translate capability needs into working equipment; Maintain lab and build spaces and promote safety culture.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC