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December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical

Huntington Beach, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, prototype, and iterate mechanical and electromechanical subsystems for next-generation autonomous defense platforms.

Role type

New Grad Mechanical Engineer (Defense Hardware)

Builds

Subsystem-level hardware for autonomous defense platforms

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, CAD modeling, prototyping, thermal analysis, structural analysis, materials selection, analytical modeling, simulation

Preferred skills

3D modeling (NX, SolidWorks), programming (Python, MATLAB, C++), FEA, multi-physics software, additive manufacturing, lightweight materials, composites, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, thermal management

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design from CAD concepts to mass production; Integrate mechanical systems with sensors and actuators; Lead hands-on testing and design validation; Drive manufacturability and part selection; Apply mechanical fundamentals to create robust, lightweight designs; Perform analytical modeling and simulation for trade studies

Seniority

Entry-level, New Graduate

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