Senior Mechanical Engineer — Defense Systems Design

ProLogic, Inc. (Ultra I&C); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus - Performance Related

PTO + 11 holidays

Early finish on Friday

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program

Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in San Diego is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and develop mechanical components and systems for defense-grade products. You will create 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation while performing calculations, simulations, and tolerance analyses.

Collaboration across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers is essential.

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.

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

Mechanical design

3D CAD

DFM/ DFA

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Siemens NX

Visio

3D Printing

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in San Diego is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and develop mechanical components and systems for defense-grade products. You will create 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation while performing calculations, simulations, and tolerance analyses.

Collaboration across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers is essential.