Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + holidays

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Ultra I&C is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team in California. You will design, develop, test, and deploy mechanical systems while collaborating with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years of experience, proficiency in major 3D CAD tools, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to support products throughout their lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8-10+ years of mechanical design and product development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA/NX).
• Experience with Visio and 3D printing; GD&T documentation.
• Solid understanding of design principles, materials, manufacturing, tolerance analysis.
• Experience with lab testing, prototyping, and root cause analyses.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analyses.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and failure analysis activities.

Skills

8-10+ years experience

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Siemens NX

Visio

Job description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Mission Solutions Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield- find your place in the future of defense. Mission Solutions By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of innovative mechanical systems and products. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and design skills with hands‑on engineering experience to solve complex technical challenges and support products throughout their lifecycle. This role requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation.
• Conduct engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analyses.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and failure analysis activities.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • 8-10+ years of mechanical design and product development experience.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX.
  • Proficiency with Visio, and 3D Printing Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and GD&T documentation.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerance analysis.
  • Experience with laboratory testing, prototyping, and root cause analysis.
  • Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, or computational modeling.
  • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal, castings, machined components, plastics, and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Familiarity with reliability engineering and environmental testing.
  • Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

  Notice

  Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

  Our Benefits

  • Annual Bonus – Performance Related
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
  • Early finish on Friday
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Array of voluntary benefit offerings

  Equal Opportunity Employment

  Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

  We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

  If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail].

  Ultra I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies. We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains—delivering real‑time, mission‑ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win. For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle‑proven technology purpose‑built for decision advantage in contested, high‑threat environments.