Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)
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Apply to this job Costa Mesa, CA Until 8/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted April 16, 2026 Last posted April 16, 2026
Job description
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
- Own designs from concept generation to real world use
- Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
- Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
- Travel to test sites as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience Advanced Air Vehicles Programs
- Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
- Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
- High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter
- Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
- Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical
About this role
Summary
Develop and test hardware for unmanned air vehicles, leading design and analysis.
Job title
Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
Costa Mesa, CA; on-site work required
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
mechanical designCADmanufacturing methodsfirst principles
Preferred skills
NXTeamcenteraircraft subsystemstructural analysisthermal analysiselectrical analysis
Specializations
hardware integrationdesignanalysisprototypingmanufacturing
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
On-site City
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