Senior Mechanical Engineer: Defense Systems

Ultra Intelligence & Communications, ATS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + 11 holidays

Early finish on Friday

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Student Loan Assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in San Diego is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems for defense applications.

The role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams, and a track record in GD&T and prototyping. You will drive manufacturability, reliability, and cost optimization while supporting product deployment and lifecycle improvements.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), reliability, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component selection and production readiness.
• Develop and execute engineering test plans and evaluate results.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support product deployment, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety practices.

Skills

3D CAD tools

GD&T

Prototype testing

DFM/ DFA

Materials & tolerances

Supplier collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Visio

3D Printing

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in San Diego is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems for defense applications.

The role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams, and a track record in GD&T and prototyping. You will drive manufacturability, reliability, and cost optimization while supporting product deployment and lifecycle improvements.