Mechanical Engineer II

Onboard Systems International; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Growth Participation Unit program

Job summary

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch in Anaheim, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support design and testing of flight hardware and test equipment. You will perform mechanical analysis, create and update drawings, and assist with failure investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a solid foundation in electromechanical engineering, with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and experience using NX or SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with flight hardware design and analysis is preferred.
• Ability to generate and update technical drawings and docs.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support design, improvement and investigation of flight hardware and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical analysis and create/update drawings.
• Assist with failure investigations and material reviews.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, testing and electrical teams.

Skills

Electromechanical

Statics

Materials

Thermal analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.

Position Overview

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for supporting the design, improvement, and investigation of flight hardware and test equipment. The role performs mechanical analysis, develops and updates drawings, prepares technical documentation, and supports failure investigations and material review activities. This position works closely with manufacturing, quality, testing, field service, electrical, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support product development.

What You’ll Do

• Representative responsibilities include flight hardware and test equipment improvement, failure investigation, material review board, customer and vendor support.
• Typical activities include mechanical analysis, reviewing and writing technical documents, designing mechanical components and updating drawings
• The engineer will coordinate with manufacturing, field service, quality, test, analysis and electrical disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Working knowledge of electromechanical systems and strong mechanical engineering fundamentals across a broad range of topics such as statics, materials, and thermal.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Analysis, modeling and drawing generation experience (such as NX, SolidWorks)
• Excellent technical writing and PC skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of engineering and management personnel and capable of positively interacting in a team environment

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems such as motors and controllers or actuators
• Experience in design and analysis for Military or Commercial Line Replaceable Units (LRU's)
• Familiarity with DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 is desirable
• Familiarity with helicopter subsystems is highly desirable
• Familiarity with aircraft Qualification and Regulatory requirements

What’s In It For You

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
• In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status