Mechanical Engineer — Prototyping, Testing & Design Reviews

Volt; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short-term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Paid leaves

Job summary

Volt is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Carlsbad, CA for a 12-month full-time contract (or contract to hire). TS/SCI clearance is required. The role involves ownership of tasks, regular stakeholder briefings, and development of mechanical subsystems from concept through test.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's with 6+ years or a Graduate degree with 4+ years of related experience. Preferred skills include precision mechanisms, mechatronics, and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with at least 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to present technical concepts to program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own tasks with limited supervision across high-consequence programs.
• Provide regular briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Generate technical data package components (drawings, etc.).
• Prototype, integrate, and test components and assemblies.
• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
• Perform test and evaluation of components and systems.
• Participate in design reviews (PDRs, CDRs).
• Lead design teams and coordinate field testing as ME.
• Adhere to company processes for development and CM.

Skills

Creo CAD

ASME Y14.5

Precision mechanisms

Mechatronic systems

Packaging of modules

Additive manufacturing

Actuators

Gear trains

Electro-optical systems

Materials testing

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Volt is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Carlsbad, CA for a 12-month full-time contract (or contract to hire). TS/SCI clearance is required. The role involves ownership of tasks, regular stakeholder briefings, and development of mechanical subsystems from concept through test.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's with 6+ years or a Graduate degree with 4+ years of related experience. Preferred skills include precision mechanisms, mechatronics, and CAD proficiency.