Senior Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems & Prototyping

OKSI; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OKSI in Torrance, CA is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production transition of complex mechanical systems for defense and technology projects.

You will provide technical leadership, resolve engineering issues, and coordinate across disciplines and suppliers to ensure deliverables meet performance, schedule, cost, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of relevant experience are required.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Candidates should have CAD and mechanical engineering expertise, project leadership experience, manufacturing and hands-on assembly skills, and must have or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production transition of complex mechanical systems for defense and other technology projects.
• Provide technical leadership, resolve engineering issues, coordinate across disciplines and suppliers.
• Ensure deliverables meet performance, schedule, cost, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Modeling

Finite Element Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Optomechanical Design

Thermal Management

Project Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Prototyping and Testing

Design for Manufacturability

Design for Assembly

Manufacturing Processes

Drone Ops

Electronics Assembly

Technical Documentation

DoD Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

OKSI in Torrance, CA is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production transition of complex mechanical systems for defense and technology projects.

You will provide technical leadership, resolve engineering issues, and coordinate across disciplines and suppliers to ensure deliverables meet performance, schedule, cost, documentation, and compliance requirements.