TS Mechanical Design Engineer

Insight Global; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for defense and aerospace applications.

The role covers full lifecycle engineering from concept to production, requiring hands-on lab work, 3D CAD, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to meet stringent requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience designing mechanical systems or electromechanical hardware.
• Ability to work in fast-paced product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for defense and aerospace applications.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Support hardware integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system qualification efforts.
• Analyze mechanical performance, reliability, manufacturability, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and implement design improvements.
• Support prototype builds and hands-on laboratory testing activities.
• Ensure designs meet technical requirements, quality standards, and program objectives.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Electromechanical systems

Team collaboration

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

GD&T

Job description

Onsite Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

About the Role

Our defense industry client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical and electro-mechanical systems used in mission-critical defense and aerospace applications.

This engineer will work on cutting-edge hardware including precision mechanisms, custom assemblies, and complex electromechanical systems. The role offers full lifecycle engineering responsibilities, from conceptual design and prototyping through testing, qualification, and production support.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and moving seamlessly between design work and laboratory testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced mechanical and electromechanical systems for defense and aerospace applications.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Support hardware integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system qualification efforts.
• Analyze mechanical performance, reliability, manufacturability, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and implement design improvements.
• Support prototype builds and hands-on laboratory testing activities.
• Ensure designs meet technical requirements, quality standards, and program objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience designing mechanical systems, assemblies, or electromechanical hardware.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced product development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Creo or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience with:
• Actuators
• Electro-optical systems
• Precision mechanisms