Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Solutions Impact

Ultra Maritime, EMS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + 11 holidays

Early finish on Friday

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and deploy advanced mechanical systems. You will contribute across lifecycle stages, from concept through manufacturing, collaborating with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.

The role emphasizes robust design, tolerance analysis, prototyping, and rigorous validation to ensure reliability and cost efficiency in defense-focused products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical design and product development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (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 lab testing, prototyping, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Siemens NX

Visio

3D Printing

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEM/FEA tools

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and deploy advanced mechanical systems. You will contribute across lifecycle stages, from concept through manufacturing, collaborating with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.

The role emphasizes robust design, tolerance analysis, prototyping, and rigorous validation to ensure reliability and cost efficiency in defense-focused products.