CareerPlan

Associate Mechanical Engineer, Actuators

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$101k–$135k2026-11-06 → 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 at production rates.

Role type

Associate Mechanical Engineer (Actuators)

Builds

Rotary and linear actuation systems, speed sensing assemblies, interconnect assemblies, gearboxes, and housings for defense/military applications.

Domain

Defense technology / Electromechanical systems

Required skills

Mechanical design (clean sheet to production), Geared actuation systems design, CAD (NX or Solidworks), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Manufacturing process knowledge (casting, machining, additive), Machine shop operations, Thermal analysis basics

Preferred skills

Rotary and linear actuators/sensors track record, Torque and force sensing instrumentation, Electromagnetic analysis, Volume manufacturing design, Assembly stackup development, Material selection and supply chains

Technologies

NX, Solidworks

Responsibilities

Design rotary and linear actuators including eMachines and gearboxes, Drive development in new technologies like sensing and electromechanical gear systems, Evaluate cooling solutions, Design durability test profiles using vehicle usage data, Lead continuous improvement activities for process and efficiency

Seniority

Associate (0-4 years experience)