R&D Mechanical Design Engineer – Prototyping & CAD

MaXentric Technologies LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phantom Stock options

Annual Performance Bonuses

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

152 hours PTO per year

Job summary

MaXentric Technologies LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our La Jolla, CA or Fort Lee, NJ team. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design, prototype, and refine electro-mechanical systems for defense, medical, and commercial applications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD tools, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in mechanical engineering, product development, R&D, or related field.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, mathematics, physics, materials, and design fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with small, multidisciplinary teams and broad responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams spanning Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering to refine existing designs, develop new concepts, and create prototype hardware for internal and external customers.
• Support R&D initiatives addressing novel and technically challenging engineering problems.
• Develop engineering drawings, design mechanical components and assemblies, and create electro‑mechanical designs and supporting documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new and modified designs.
• Support design detailing, prototyping, testing, fabrication, and transition to manufacturing.
• Contribute innovative concepts and practical engineering solutions to technical proposals and customer-driven projects.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering principles to hands‑on projects that improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Participate in product development, engineering testing, and research activities throughout the design lifecycle.
• Manage assigned projects and tasks effectively, meeting schedules and deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Contribute across multiple phases of the engineering and manufacturing lifecycle, from concept development through prototype fabrication and testing.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and safe use of in-house fabrication and prototyping equipment.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

MaXentric Technologies LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our La Jolla, CA or Fort Lee, NJ team. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design, prototype, and refine electro-mechanical systems for defense, medical, and commercial applications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD tools, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping are essential.