Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace) position based in Irvine, CA, focused on designing and analyzing aerospace mechanical systems and supporting ECS testing and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze aerospace mechanical systems, including Environmental Control Systems (ECS)
• Support systems involving bleed air, cabin pressurization, cooling, and thermal management
• Perform component sizing for valves, regulators, heat exchangers, compressors, fans, and actuators
• Conduct analysis including thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid-flow, pressure-drop, and thermal-load calculations
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings using NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
• Apply simulation and analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Fluent, Flowmaster, MATLAB/Simulink, and Simscape
• Assist with hardware assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and qualification activities
• Develop test plans and support aerospace testing aligned with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 (or related standards)
• Participate in PDR/CDR design reviews and contribute to customer presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) or related field
• 2–5 years of professional engineering experience
• Aerospace experience is required
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical design
• Hands-on experience with hardware and testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technologies

• NX, CATIA, SolidWorks
• Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Fluent, Flowmaster
• MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape

Preferred

• Experience with aircraft/spacecraft ECS, bleed air, cabin pressurization, cooling loops, or thermal systems
• Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or ARP862
• Experience leading small engineering/design activities

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Location: Irvine, CA (onsite, in person)

Compensation: USD $130,000 - $140,000 per year

Minimum experience: 2 years