Mechanical Engineer ( Carlsbad, CA) - 39685

Job Juncture; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite only

US Citizenship required

Active TS Clearance needed

Job summary

Job Juncture in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and qualify complex mechanical systems, including precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical assemblies, within a dynamic program team.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, ownership of major components, and leadership across the product lifecycle, with requirements for a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 6+ years experience, and security clearance (TS/SCI w Poly).

Qualifications

• 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 TS/SCI w Poly security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and qualify complex mechanical systems, including precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Own significant system components and provide program leadership across the full product lifecycle.
• Perform 3D modeling and hardware development in a lab environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support program objectives.

Skills

Active TS/SCI w Poly security clearanc

CAD tools

Mechatronic systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineer ( Carlsbad, CA) - 39685

Salary: $100,000 - $190,000 per year

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Posted: August 15 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

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