Early Career Mechanical Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to create and update CAD models and drawings for aerospace and defense projects, and perform basic engineering calculations.

The role involves documenting design decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and helping track project tasks and deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers. On-site work is expected to support program timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanics, materials, and thermal and fluid principles.
• Experience with CAD and machine design; strong analytical and technical writing abilities.
• On-site collaboration; aerospace/defense internship or co-op beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create and update CAD models and drawings for aerospace and defense projects.
• Document design decisions and perform basic engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and help track project tasks and deliverables under senior guidance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanics

Materials

Thermal and Fluid Principles

Machine Design

CAD

3D Modeling

Drafting

Configuration Control

Research and Development

Engineering Calculations

Project Management

Analytical Problem-Solving

Technical Writing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Create and update CAD models and drawings, support machine design, perform basic engineering calculations, and contribute to research and development for aerospace and defense projects. Document design decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help track project tasks and deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline is required, along with foundational knowledge of mechanics, materials, and thermal and fluid principles. Candidates should have CAD and machine design skills, strong analytical and technical writing abilities, and the ability to collaborate on-site; aerospace or defense internship or co-op experience is beneficial.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials, Thermal and Fluid Principles, Machine Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 3D Modeling, Drafting, Configuration Control, Research and Development, Engineering Calculations, Project Management, Analytical Problem-Solving, Technical Writing, Cross-Functional Collaboration