Senior mechanical engineer [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Lead Full-Cycle Development of Space Hardware!

Camarillo, CA | On-Site

Opportunity Summary

A growing aerospace technology company is expanding its engineering team to support new space hardware programs across multiple customers. This organization develops high-reliability RF electronics and precision mechanical assemblies for spacecraft, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can take full ownership of mechanical design from concept through delivery. This role is hands-on and highly cross-functional, offering the opportunity to work directly with RF, PCB, test, and manufacturing teams while developing flight-ready hardware that operates in demanding launch and orbital environments. You will lead mechanical design, analysis, packaging, and prototyping for components used in mission-critical satellite communication systems. With a high mix of programs and a fast-moving environment, this position offers an ideal combination of established tooling and infrastructure with the agility, ownership, and variety typically seen in startup environments. Engineers here influence every stage of the product lifecycle and directly shape outcomes for active space missions.

About Us

We are a California-based engineering and manufacturing organization that builds advanced hardware for aerospace and defense applications. Our vertically integrated capabilities allow us to design, model, prototype, test, qualify, and assemble products entirely in-house. This structure enables engineers to make rapid design decisions, iterate quickly, and maintain full visibility across the entire production process. With growing program demand and expanding product lines, we continue to invest in new technologies and engineering talent to deliver high-performance space hardware with exceptional reliability.

Job Duties

• Lead the full lifecycle of mechanical hardware development from initial concept through final delivery
• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and environmental analyses to ensure components survive launch and operate reliably on orbit
• Own CAD modeling, detailed engineering drawings, and mechanical documentation (SolidWorks preferred)
• Conduct simulations and FEA to validate performance and drive design improvements
• Rapidly prototype mechanisms, packaging concepts, and assemblies in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with RF engineers to integrate microwave and high-frequency electronics into robust mechanical housings
• Partner with PCB designers to support assembly layout, thermal strategies, vibration stability, and packaging requirements
• Participate in qualification testing and ensure compliance with aerospace design standards and environmental requirements
• Produce clear documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across mechanical and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Why Join Us

Compensation Details

$100,000 – $155,000

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