Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)
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| Company | recruiting |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Costa Mesa |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (breezy) |
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