TS Mechanical Design Engineer

Insight Global; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a defense/aerospace client in Carlsbad, CA. You will lead design, development, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems, working through the full lifecycle with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of experience, TS/SCI with Poly, and proficiency in Creo. You will ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• Proficiency with Creo CAD tools.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through qualification.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test advanced mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across the product lifecycle.
• Ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance with program requirements.

Skills

Creo CAD

TS/SCI with Poly

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical

Materials testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Creo

Job description

Job Description

A client in the defense industry is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical and electro-mechanical systems used in high-consequence defense and aerospace applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware, including precision mechanisms and complex electromechanical assemblies, while collaborating within a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment, takes ownership of technical challenges, and is comfortable moving between conceptual design activities and laboratory-based hardware testing. This individual will be responsible for driving mechanical design efforts from concept through qualification, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with program requirements.

Skills and Requirements

• *Bachelor's Degree*
• *6+ years of professional experience*
• *TS/SCI with Poly*
• *proficiency with CAD tools; Creo*
• *familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards*
• experience with materials testing, actuators, custom hear trains, electro-optical systems

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].