Senior Design Engineer

Camarillo, California, USA, 93010Full-time$99k–$145k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead new product development and sustaining engineering for custom interconnect systems and hold-down release mechanism devices for space and defense applications.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer

Builds

Custom interconnect systems and hold-down release mechanism devices

Domain

Aerospace and defense manufacturing

Required skills

Mechanical engineering principles, product lifecycle management (PLM), CAD modeling and drafting, failure analysis, requirements and risk management, structural/thermal/dynamic analysis, test plan generation

Preferred skills

5+ years product development experience, custom interconnect/actuator product lines, Solid Works

Technologies

PLM, CAD, Solid Works

Responsibilities

Lead product development tasks from concept through validation and qualification; coordinate with test labs and integrated product teams; guide less experienced team members; lead failure analysis investigations; generate and review engineering documents including models, drawings, and test plans; manage program requirements and risks; support marketing and sales with technical data.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.