Mechanical Engineer ( Carlsbad, CA) - 39685

Launching Point; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position

US Citizenship required

Active TS/SCI w Poly clearance

Salary plus benefits

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Carlsbad, CA to design, develop, and qualify complex mechanical systems, including precision mechanisms and electro‑mechanical assemblies. You will own significant components and work within a multidisciplinary team in a lab‑driven environment.

Responsibilities include 3D modeling, hardware development, and lifecycle support from concepts through testing. This onsite role requires US citizenship and active TS clearance, with hands‑on work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree reduces required years.
• Active TS/SCI w Poly security clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Experience in design or development of precision mechanisms, mechatronics, or packaging.
• Proficient in CAD tools and hands-on hardware development in a lab.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and qualify complex mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Perform 3D modeling and hardware development in a lab environment.
• Provide program support and technical leadership across the lifecycle.

Skills

Active TS/SCI w Poly clearance

Precision mechanisms

Proficiency in CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Mechanical Engineer ( Carlsbad, CA) - 39685

Direct Hire Opportunity

Salary Plus Benefits:

Onsite only
US Citizenship required
Active TS Clearance needed

Job Description:

We're seeking a driven Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and qualify complex mechanical systems, including precision mechanisms and electro‑mechanical assemblies, within a collaborative program team environment. You'll take ownership of significant system components while adapting flexibly to evolving program needs. This role may require you to provide program support and technical leadership across the full product lifecycle, including requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity and optimization analyses, preliminary and final design, design documentation, and assembly, integration, and testing. Your day-to-day work will center on 3D modeling and critical hardware design and development, operating independently within a multidisciplinary team. You'll spend significant time in our lab environment working hands‑on with hardware.

Skills and Certifications

• Active TS/SCI w Poly security clearance
• Experience in design or development of precision mechanisms, mechatronic systems, and/or packaging
• Proficiency in CAD tools
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. (Active within the last two years will be considered)
• Favorable polygraph