Senior Mechanical Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Professional is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Camarillo, CA for a direct-hire placement. The role covers owning the complete lifecycle of space hardware from concept to production and unit delivery for satellite payloads.

Responsibilities include mechanical analyses (vibration, thermal, radiation), rapid prototyping, and close collaboration with RF engineers to meet on‑orbit requirements. A BS in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and CAD/FEA skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
• 3–5 years of industry experience with mechanical or electromechanical design, analysis, and/or manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, preferably SolidWorks.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of space hardware from initial electrical/RF design concept to production & unit delivery.
• Perform mechanical analyses (vibration, thermal, radiation) on new product designs to ensure survival to launch and on‑orbit environments.
• Rapidly prototype & iterate on designs.

Skills

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/FEA

Job description

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Camarillo, CA for a direct-hire placement! The company develops and provides cutting edge RF Electronic and Passive Components for satellite communication payloads. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested and shipped from the company’s facilities in California. We are looking for a motivated, hands‑on, passionate individual to develop new space hardware for communication satellites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In this position, you will own the complete lifecycle of space hardware from initial electrical/RF design concept to production & unit delivery
• Perform mechanical analyses (vibration, thermal, radiation) on new product designs to ensure survival to launch and on‑orbit environments
• Rapidly prototype & iterate on designs

Annual salary is$100,000.00 - $135,000.00 / year. This role is full-time onsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• 3–5 years of industry experience with mechanical or electromechanical design, analysis, and/or manufacturing
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, preferably SolidWorks
• Solid knowledge of GD&T

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; preferably in design and analysis of electronics/microwave packaging for space applications
• Knowledge of high mix, low volume manufacturing methods, i.e. CNC manufacturing
• Previous ownership of component design from concept to aerospace industry qualification and production
• Rapid prototyping & design iteration
• Working closely with RF engineers and proficiency with microwave assemblies
• Working on mechanical design of PCAs with PCB designers (layout, thermal, vibration)
• Candidates must be U.S. Person abel to work for any company without sponsorship.The company is ITAR compliant.U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (greencard holder).

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.