Mechanical Engineer

HEICO; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a HEICO subsidiary, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test precision mechanical systems for IR and electro‑optical test equipment.

You will create and refine designs, support product integration, and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance solutions in Santa Barbara, CA. This on‑site role offers a salary range of $115,000 to $150,000 per year, DOE, with opportunities to impact next‑generation optics and

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of IR and E-O hardware, including design, development, and testing of mechanical systems.
• Create hardware designs for high mix, low volume production using CNC, sheet metal, and AM.
• Collaborate with project managers, system engineers, vendors, and production staff to implement improvements.
• Create and retain design documentation, BOMs, and ICDs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Precision alignment

Tools

CNC

Sheet metal

Additive manufacturing

Job description

(SBIR) – Santa Barbara, CA

About Us

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), designs and manufactures advanced infrared (IR) and electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation used worldwide. Our products support the testing of military and commercial sensor systems in laboratory, production, depot, and field environments. SBIR has built its reputation as a fast-paced, innovative company that provides highly engineered, cost-effective solutions to the aerospace and defense community.

About Us

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), designs and manufactures advanced infrared (IR) and electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation used worldwide. Our products support the testing of military and commercial sensor systems in laboratory, production, depot, and field environments. SBIR has built its reputation as a fast-paced, innovative company that provides highly engineered, cost-effective solutions to the aerospace and defense community.

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) – Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), designs and manufactures advanced infrared (IR) and electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation used worldwide. Our products support the testing of military and commercial sensor systems in laboratory, production, depot, and field environments. SBIR has built its reputation as a fast-paced, innovative company that provides highly engineered, cost-effective solutions to the aerospace and defense community.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test precision mechanical systems for IR test equipment. In this role, you’ll create and refine designs, support product integration, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Your work will directly impact the performance of next-generation optical test systems used by global aerospace and defense leaders. This is a hands-on, on-site role in Santa Barbara, CA.

$115,000/yr. to $150,000/yr., DOE

On-Site

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of IR and E-O hardware including design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and precision optical mounts/mechanisms.
• Create hardware designs suitable for high mix, low volume production (CNC, sheet metal, AM, etc.) while adhering to budgetary, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Partner with project managers, system engineers, vendors, and production staff to support manufacturing and rapidly implement performance, reliability, and quality improvements.
• Create and retain detailed design documentation, including fabrication/assembly drawings, BOMs, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).