3 aircraft electrical engineer jobs found in Costa Mesa

Location: Costa Mesa, California, USA Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-site Start Date: Immediate Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) . Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance . Candidates should have a strong interest in supporting U.S. defense and national security programs. About the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, integration, and development of advanced air vehicle platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for designing mechanical systems, integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, aircraft integration, and manufacturing processes, with a...

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...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms . Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle , from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. 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...