Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12+ month contract in Santa Ana, CA. The role is onsite, with a pay range of $80/hr to $85/hr and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings extensive mechanical design experience for deployed hardware, CAD proficiency, and GD&T expertise to lead primary-structure design and related interfaces. Responsibilities include producing technical drawings, performing hand calculations, and coordinating with propulsion and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience on hardware that was built and deployed.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong CAD proficiency with drawing release experience and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of the vehicle primary structure and its major interfaces.
• Design pressure-rated structural assemblies for full-depth operation.
• Define structural interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems.
• Produce drawings, tolerance stackups, and interface control documents.
• Perform hand calculations and coordinate analysis with the structural team.
• Drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion resistance, and producibility.
• Select materials and processes for marine environments.
• Support prototype builds, fabrication, and design-for-manufacturability reviews.
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR) and structural test campaigns.
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities.

Skills

7+ years mechanical design

Strong CAD proficiency

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Santa Ana, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-33279

Pay Range: $80/hr - $85/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own mechanical design of the vehicle primary structure and its major interfaces
• Design pressure-rated structural assemblies for full-depth operation
• Define structural interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems
• Produce drawings, tolerance stackups, and interface control documents
• Perform hand calculations and coordinate detailed analysis with the structural analysis team
• Drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion resistance, and producibility
• Select materials and processes appropriate to a marine environment
• Support prototype builds, fabrication, and design-for-manufacturability reviews
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR) and structural test campaigns
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience on hardware that was built and deployed
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong CAD proficiency and drawing release experience with GD&T
• Experience designing pressure-rated, sealed, or structurally critical assemblies
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and hand calculations for load paths
• Experience with materials selection for corrosive or high-pressure environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearanceMust be local to Costa Mesa, CA and must be open for onsite work
• Experience with submarine, subsea, or deep-submergence structures
• Familiarity with ABS or DNV structural design codes
• Experience with composites or welded marine structures
• Background in aerospace primary structure or airframe design
• Experience in defense programs or maritime robotics

Our client is a leading Defense Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.