5 jobs found in Irvine

Aerospace is at a turning point - costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can't keep up. At Neon Aero, we're breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production. Here, you won't just take a job - you'll help reinvent how the world flies. If you're ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact. Neon is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the organization responsible for developing and delivering our next generation of complex hardware products. This role combines organizational leadership with hands-on product development expertise, owning mechanical...

Responsibilities: Develop and optimize systems involving lenses, sensors, or imaging devices Conduct optical system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis using tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar optical analysis software. Develop and execute optical test plans to validate system performance at component, subsystem, and payload levels. Design and implement optical test setups including alignment tools, calibration methods, and metrology procedures. Define optical acceptance criteria and support verification activities for payload integration and end-of-line testing. Support manufacturing and assembly processes involving optics, including defining handling procedures, contamination control, and alignment processes. Analyze test data and troubleshoot optical performance issues during development, integration, and production. Support root-cause investigations for optical performance deviations and recommend corrective actions. Conduct research on new...

TRL11 is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical development of space avionics and electro-optical imaging systems from initial requirements through production and product sustainment. This role will have broad responsibility across the full product lifecycle, including requirements definition and verification, mechanical architecture, detailed design, drawing release, supplier selection, manufacturing engineering, environmental testing, and ongoing product support. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver reliable hardware for demanding space environments. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who is comfortable making technical decisions, working directly with vendors, technicians, and customers, and remaining accountable for a product after the initial design is released. Key Responsibilities Own the mechanical development and sustainment of space avionics and...

TRL11 is a startup based in Irvine, CA developing novel video and imaging systems for spacecraft, enabling visual intelligence from the final frontier. TRL11 is looking for an engineer with experience in finite element analysis (FEA). This role will support primarily thermal but also structural and optical simulation, contribute to test plans and test execution, support systems engineering, and develop TRL11's end to end simulation capabilities. This role is an opportunity to have a large influence on TRL11's simulation practices, and is well suited to someone who is eager to dive in and contribute from day one. Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-fidelity finite element models for both iterative design analysis and final verification sign-off Perform thermal analyses for on-orbit environments including solar loading, radiation, and internal heat dissipation Perform structural analyses for launch environments including quasi-static loads, vibration, and shock Execute...

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. CA Only: Staff: Estimated annual base pay: $125,000 (minimum) - $162,500 (midpoint) - $200,000 (maximum) Senior Staff:...