Mechanical Engineer

Scientific Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype cryogenic and pneumatic systems in Irvine, CA. You will create P&IDs, BOMs, and test setups, building hands-on cryogenic hardware from concept through commissioning.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience with cryogenic, pneumatic, and high-pressure systems, plus DAQ instrumentation using LabVIEW, Python, and Arduino.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on prototyping and test-system setup experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, cryogenic, and high-pressure systems.
• DAQ/instrumentation experience with LabVIEW, Python, Arduino, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design pneumatic and cryogenic systems, P&IDs, drawings, and BOMs.
• Build prototypes and assemble cryogenic/high-pressure components.
• Set up test systems, integrate sensors, and troubleshoot performance.
• Support component selection, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Document results and drive iterative prototype improvements.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping and test-system

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Cryogenic and high-pressure systems

DAQ/instrumentation

LabVIEW

Python

Arduino

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Arduino

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Cryogenic
Location: Irvine, CA — Onsite
Join my client in developing next-generation solid-state hydrogen storage technology aimed at one of the biggest challenges in the hydrogen economy: safe, efficient storage. You’ll turn innovative concepts into working hardware through hands‑on design, prototyping, testing, and refinement.

Why You Should Apply

• Work on technology with meaningful clean-energy impact
• Build and test advanced hydrogen storage systems
• Collaborate directly with engineers and scientists
• Highly hands‑on role from concept through commissioning

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design pneumatic and cryogenic systems, P&IDs, drawings, and BOMs
• Build prototypes and assemble cryogenic/high-pressure components
• Set up test systems, integrate sensors, and troubleshoot performance
• Support component selection, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Document results and drive iterative prototype improvements

About You

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Hands‑on prototyping and test-system setup experience
• Knowledge of pneumatic, cryogenic, and high‑pressure systems
• DAQ/instrumentation experience plus LabVIEW, Python, Arduino, or similar
• Hydrogen handling/safety experience is a plus

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