22 machine design engineer jobs found in San Diego, CA

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV's Titan RF-CUAS Group designs, develops, and manufactures the Titan Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, providing real-time protection for life, property, and sensitive infrastructure from unwanted drones using a non-destructive AI-based approach. Titan systems are deployed across the globe, rapidly expanding the footprint of a technologically innovative solution that addresses all aspects of the user experience. AV is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team and support our growing department. This role is ideal for a mechanically adept engineer with a robust technical background, proven leadership skills, and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable performing hands-on engineering tasks and managing the development and well-being of direct reports. As Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager, you will play a dual role: You will be responsible for the...

About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Applied Photonics Sector Applied Photonics is a business unit within Quartus that focuses on the practical application of the science and technology of light. Our teams develop innovative products as well as custom optical and metrology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Our expertise spans precision metrology, robotics, machine vision, semiconductor and emerging photonic technologies including quantum optics. Typical development cycles begin with defining customer objectives,...

About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Applied Photonics Sector Applied Photonics is a business unit within Quartus that focuses on the practical application of the science and technology of light. Our teams develop innovative products as well as custom optical and metrology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Our expertise spans precision metrology, robotics, machine vision, semiconductor and emerging photonic technologies including quantum optics. Typical development cycles begin with defining customer objectives,...

About Us DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions. Overview Mechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices. They work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion...

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Robotic Automation & Mechanical Design Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Design pick-and-place systems that leverage machine vision for accurate position detection. Build expert-level cable management solutions for dynamic assemblies. Conduct thermal, structural, and vibration modeling for complex opto-mechanical assemblies and alignment systems. Employ and enhance automated fluid dispensing systems. Ensure adherence to best practices for serviceability and maintainability in designs. Develop optical alignment architectures for both coarse and...

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world's tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. The Role We have an opportunity for an Engineer to join our...

Job ID: 113496 DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Job Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Daylight will be responsible for supporting the design and analysis of lasers, robotics, tooling and fixtures. They should have a strong understanding of robust opto-mechanical design practices including precision mechanism, kinematics, lasers, and thermal control. They will support the design, analysis, documentation and testing of optical/laser products, systems, and/or subsystems. Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, they will execute on optical and mechanical modeling, prototyping, calculations, FEA, and testing. The successful candidate would be...

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. About the Role: The Turbine Production Engineering (TPE) department provides our manufacturing, operations, and supply chain partners with technical engineering support related to Solar's gas turbine components and assemblies. TPE engineers are expected to support all engine model lines with respect to their accountable part family. This position requires extensive collaboration with internal customers within manufacturing, operations, supply chain,...

Salary : $135,702.78 - $187,014.55 Annually Location : San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 00321 Department: Engineering Opening Date: 04/20/2026 General Duties Ideal Candidate Are you a Civil Engineer who can design water/wastewater infrastructures in a time sensitive manner? Do you possess exceptional problem-solving skills? If so, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will administer and evaluate consultant proposals and bids and assist in drafting and finalizing proposals and contract documents for bidding and award. Did your military service involve planning infrastructure projects, managing construction efforts, analyzing technical data, or coordinating complex operations? We're looking for individuals with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects from planning through completion, capabilities often developed through military service. If you served in roles such as a Navy Civil...

Sigma Defense is seeking a Drafting Engineer II, III to support PMW160 and NIWC Pacific for U.S. Navy Enterprise networks. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape capability delivery by providing: System Rack Design Technical Data Packages Installation Requirement Drawings Environmental Qualification Testing Troubleshooting Lifecycle Engineering Support for Navy IT Networks and Systems The candidate will work closely with Navy stakeholders and partner teams to ensure applications and services are documented and integrated effectively. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements Drafting Engineer II: 3...

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering General Summary: San Diego, CA Neil Burns / Ryan Lane Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the IOT HW design team. This role focuses on the mechanical design of a number of IOT form factor product platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to IOT product development lifecycle, from early concept and detailed design, to prototype builds, ODM collaboration, and sustaining engineering. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical IOT product FFA platforms supporting next-generation IOT architectures. Interface with ODM / OEM partners across the IOT space to help define the next gen IOT industrial HW applications Own detailed mechanical design, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. Creating, documenting, sourcing, building, and sustaining mechanical server assembly BOMs....

OPEN JOB: Senior Principal Engineer - Turbine Production Engineering LOCATION: San Diego, California ***Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $125,925 to $157,406 INDUSTRY: Engineering COMPANY: Leading manufacturer of industrial gas turbines, producing units ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Turbine Production Engineering (TPE) department provides our manufacturing, operations, and supply chain partners with technical engineering support related to Solar's gas turbine components and assemblies. TPE engineers are expected to support all engine model lines with respect to their accountable part family. This position requires extensive collaboration with internal customers within manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and design engineering to address component quality, cost, and velocity. TPE engineers must be able to interpret functional design requirements, detailed engineering specifications, and manufacturing...

Compensation Range $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual Salary Job Description Summary: Work with VD&C Manager & Assigned Project to create field related Layout, detail & coordination drawings Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Able to perform essential Project Engineer responsibilities and duties. Assist with reviewing pursuit and project information to produce industry leading realistic renderings, graphics, animations, and other visuals to support pursuits. Collaborate with pursuits team to develop best-in-class site logistics plans and assist with developing content to support interviews and pursuit as directed. Utilize tools and software for site surveying and layout with supervision. Assist with the setup of background models to ensure efficient project setup, utilize real world coordinates and project coordinates to support effective coordination, surveying, and layout. Setup cloud based collaborative workspaces. Support with...

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes to meet company targets for quality, performance, and cost. They will be a subject matter expert and support the activities of the Manufacturing Engineering department to ensure business and customer needs are met. Provides insight to Argen leadership about improving manufacturing processes and efficiency. Help to identify new technologies while driving improvement initiatives, optimize production operations, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains operational readiness of manufacturing equipment, works with the manufacturing team to resolve issues, and spends significant time walking and working on the manufacturing floor. Evaluates manufacturing processes and equipment to identify areas of improvement while actively assisting with production processes....

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Manager of Mechanical Engineering. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Recruits, develops and manages a team of mechanical engineers. Contributes to design, integration, verification and leads transition to production for complex laser and photonic systems. Creates and maintains company-wide mechanical engineering processes and tools. Responsible for execution of mechanical engineering projects across the company from requirement development and architecting to verification, validation and qualification. As a member of cross-functional leadership team they are...

About Us: Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we're looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, focused on the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and other unmanned platforms. You will play a critical role in delivering mission-ready airborne systems, owning key electrical subsystems from concept through flight testing and deployment in demanding operational environments. Electrical System Design & Architecture...

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Server Platform Engineering (SPE) team. This role focuses on the mechanical design of high-performance server rack and CPU test platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to the entire server rack product development lifecycle, from early concept and detailed design, to prototype builds, ODM collaboration, and sustaining engineering. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical server platforms supporting next-generation CPU and compute architectures. Own detailed mechanical design, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. Electromechanical chassis and rack design of server test and production platforms. Creating, documenting, sourcing, building, and sustaining mechanical server assembly BOMs. Coordinating/sourcing prototype and...

About Us DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions. Overview The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices. Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated...

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as an NPI Manufacturing Engineer. As we scale our latest high-technology laser sub-assemblies and systems, you will be the critical link between engineering and the production floor. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You will influence design for manufacturability (DFM), develop cutting-edge assembly, test, and verification processes, and ensure our newest products are ready for the world. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Design for Excellence (DFX): Partner with the engineering team to influence the design of laser sub-assemblies, ensuring they are optimized for assembly, alignment, and high-yield scalability. Process Development: Develop, characterize, and validate new manufacturing processes involving precision optics, adhesive bonding, laser performance, and system testing. Tooling & Fixturing: Design and procure custom jigs and automated...

About the Organization E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence. Overview Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation design projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients. Protection & Control design deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. Substation Physical design deliverables...