Mechanical Engineer - Infrared Test Systems (On-Site)

HEICO; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test precision mechanical systems for infrared test equipment in Santa Barbara, CA. You will create and refine designs, support product integration, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

This is a hands-on, on-site role in Santa Barbara, CA. $115,000/yr. to $150,000/yr., DOE.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design and development skills for precision hardware.
• Experience with fabrication methods (CNC, sheet metal, AM) and tolerance analysis.
• Strong collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of IR and E-O hardware including design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and precision optical mounts/mechanisms.
• Create hardware designs suitable for high mix, low volume production (CNC, sheet metal, AM, etc.) while adhering to budgetary, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Partner with project managers, system engineers, vendors, and production staff to support manufacturing and rapidly implement performance, reliability, and quality improvements.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including fabrication/assembly drawings, BOMs, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

Job description

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test precision mechanical systems for infrared test equipment in Santa Barbara, CA. You will create and refine designs, support product integration, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

This is a hands-on, on-site role in Santa Barbara, CA. $115,000/yr. to $150,000/yr., DOE.