Mechanical Engineer

Intellisense Systems Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO per year

10 paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, Vision, Dental plans

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Workers Compensation Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Intellisense Systems, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Torrance, CA to lead design, development, and production of advanced sensor solutions for ground and airborne use.

You will work with a team of PhD-level scientists, manage lab-to-production transitions, and deliver fully functional systems with attention to manufacturing drawings, GD&T, and simulations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of design experience in R&D/product development focusing on electro‑mechanical and/or optical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in solid modeling with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; Pro-E or CATIA acceptable).
• Experience with design for manufacturing (injection molding, casting) for aerospace, defense, or consumer goods preferred.
• Experience with mechanical and thermal simulation packages (SolidWorks, ANSYS) and GD&T aware manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and fabricate state-of-the-art sensor technologies for ground and airborne applications.
• Lead design efforts across prototypes and production, transitioning from lab setups to production builds.
• Collaborate with PhD-level scientists and engineers in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Own mechanical deliverables, manage specifications, and perform trade‑offs to deliver complete, functional systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

Pro/E

CATIA

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro-E

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments. We are a fast‑growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission‑critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of advanced sensor solutions for both ground and airborne applications. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical systems and has contributed to both prototype R&D efforts and full‑scale commercial product development.

In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing and fabricating state‑of‑the‑art technologies that power next‑generation sensor systems. You will have opportunities for career growth through increased technical leadership and/or program management responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate creative, out‑of‑the‑box thinking, strong mechanical design capabilities, and a passion for hands‑on development and testing.

Location

This is an on‑site role located in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Engineering tasks will range from the design of one‑off lab set‑ups to low‑mid volume production products, most often requiring designs from a systems‑level and component level.
• Must be eager and willing to learn the fundamentals of unfamiliar technologies and concepts quickly and be comfortable working in a very dynamic setting with a number of PhD‑level scientists and engineers.
• The ability to multi‑task and seamlessly transition between different projects is essential.
• The majority of the engineering tasks will be performed independently as the sole responsible mechanical engineer on multidisciplinary teams, and so the selected individual should be a self‑starter and willing to take full responsibility in delivering a fully functional and quality product.
• Well versed in a variety of manufacturing processes, including machining, rapid prototyping, injection molding, laser cutting, etc.
• Generate detailed system/device specifications & manage specifications trade‑offs to achieve complete functioning systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of design experience in an R&D and/or product development capacity focusing on electro‑mechanical and/or optical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in solid modeling using SolidWorks (preferred), Pro‑E, or CATIA.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and production processes (injection molding, casting) for consumer, aerospace, or military goods strongly preferred.
• Experience with mechanical and thermal simulation packages (SolidWorks, ANSYS) preferred.
• Capable of producing manufacturing drawings with an understanding of GD&T.
• Creativity, strong problem‑solving skills, excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills are essential.

Please note: Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.

Pay Range

$110‑140k (However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)

Benefits

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Application and Contact

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at (310) 320‑1827 or by email at [e-mail].

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.