Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Defense Enclosures

Palomar Products Inc.; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Products, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our defense/aerospace-focused team developing Secure Communication System hardware. You will own mechanical architecture from requirements through manufacturing and assembly in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities include creating enclosures, leading mechanical design, and coordinating with manufacturing and project teams to ensure robust, testable products.

Qualifications

• Proficient in mechanical engineering concepts.
• Experience with 3D CAD and SolidWorks.
• Able to generate ANSI compliant drawings and apply GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical enclosures for electronic components.
• Design and implement mechanical design applications of high complexity.
• Document designs through test, review, analysis, and certification.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

SolidWorks

GD&T

Thermal/Environmental

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Palomar Products, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our defense/aerospace-focused team developing Secure Communication System hardware. You will own mechanical architecture from requirements through manufacturing and assembly in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities include creating enclosures, leading mechanical design, and coordinating with manufacturing and project teams to ensure robust, testable products.