Mechanical Engineer Air Vehicles Remote Opportunity Fastwater Staffing

Hikinex; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikinex in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, integration, and development of advanced air vehicle platforms. You will design mechanical systems, integrate subsystems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver aerospace solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, aircraft integration, and manufacturing processes, with a passion for developing next-generation air vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting advanced air vehicle programs.
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into aerospace platforms and CAD design.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and lamination.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for advanced air vehicle programs.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical subsystems into aerospace platforms.
• Create and maintain CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and optimize for production.
• Perform analyses to support performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through design, testing, and production lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and engineering decisions.
• Prepare technical documentation and design specifications.

Skills

Electrical-mechanical integration

CAD

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

5+ years experience

DoD security clearance

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Location: Costa Mesa, California, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience

Important Screening Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in supporting U.S. defense and national security programs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, integration, and development of advanced air vehicle platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for designing mechanical systems, integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, aircraft integration, and manufacturing processes, with a passion for developing next-generation air vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for advanced air vehicle programs.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical subsystems into complex aerospace platforms.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and ensure designs are optimized for production.
• Perform engineering analyses to support system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design, integration, testing, and production lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, technical trade studies, and engineering decision-making.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, and design specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering , or a related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting advanced air vehicle programs.
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into aerospace platforms.Experience designing mechanical parts using CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including:
  • Machining
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Composite Manufacturing
  • 3D Printing
  • Injection Molding
  • Composite Lamination
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and mechanical system design.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts and performing architectural trade studies.
• Experience evaluating vendor performance data and supporting supplier integration.
• Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical analysis.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.