Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary$95k – $126k
LocationUS-CA-Santa Clarita
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 5, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical from an ABET Accredited Institution
Minimum of 7 years in Aerospace, Defense or a similarly regulated industry
Experience with MCAD software
Thorough experience in Electronics Packaging, a minimum of 5 years
Familiarity with CCA design and manufacturing
Experience as a Lead Mechanical Engineer on a program, interfacing with IPT Team/PMO/Customer
Proficient in managing schedule and budget
Experience dispositioning Non-Conforming products and providing appropriate solutions
Experience with Engineering Analysis / Hand-Calculations (Thermal/Structural)
Comfortable presenting to customer at PDR, CDR
Familiar with what is required at PDR, CDR, Production, and all phases and gating processes of a production program
Experienced working with Customer Requirements
Mentors and trains entry-level Mechanical Engineers
Experience with Data Management/Configuration Control of Engineering Drawings and BOMs (PDM/PLM)
Experience with ASME Y14.100 and its associated standards
SolidWorks is preferred
EV training is a plus
Hands-On product support/troubleshooting is a plus
Experience with ECAD software is a plus
Altium is preferred
Experience with cable modeling and documentation is a plus
Familiarity with DFM/DFA is a plus
Familiarity with Rapid Prototyping practices (i.e. 3D Printing) is a plus
May require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening
EEO compliance statement
Skills
SolidWorks
MCAD
Altium
ECAD
PDM/PLM
ASME Y14.100
Y14.5
Y14.24
DFM/DFA
3D Printing
cable modeling
CCA design
Benefits
Paid time off
401(k)
Profit sharing
Health insurance
Wellness benefits
Learning and development
Referral program
Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our technical staff in our Integrated Systems group in Santa Clarita, CA!
Santa Clarita is our center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.
In this role, you will design and analyze complex mechanical and electromechanical systems, equipment and packaging using engineering expertise. Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology in a large, global and growing organization with competitive salary and benefits offerings.
Location: Santa Clarita, CA - Onsite
Salary Information: $ 94,700.00 - 126,300.00 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities IReferral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
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Conceptualize, Design, and Document Electronics Packaging Assemblies and mechanical components.
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Provide High Quality Mechanical Engineering Product Design and Solutions to support defense electronics customers, working with a diverse cross-functional team.
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Perform trade studies and market surveys in order to provide objective and subjective assessments on design approaches.
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Collaborate with other Engineering Departments, Program, and Operations in order to facilitate design activity.
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Interface with vendors in order to facilitate component and assembly delivery.
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Participate in, and provide material for, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR and CDR).
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Design and generate prototypes.
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Generate deliverable documentation.
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Interface with internal and external customers IAW program need.
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Assist with testing and product verification activities.
What You Bring:
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical, from an ABET Accredited Institution and a minimum of 7 years in Aerospace, Defense or a similarly regulated industry.
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Experience with MCAD software. SolidWorks is preferred.
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Must have thorough experience in Electronics Packaging, a minimum of 5 years.
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Must have familiarity with CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) design and manufacturing.
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Experience as a Lead Mechanical Engineer on a program, interfacing with IPT Team/PMO/Customer.
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Must be Proficient in managing schedule and budget. EV training is a plus.
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Experience dispositioning Non-Conforming products and providing appropriate solutions is a must.
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Experience with Hands-On product support/troubleshooting is a plus.
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Must have Experience with Engineering Analysis / Hand-Calculations (Thermal/Structural).
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Comfortable presenting to customer at PDR, CDR, or other design-centric customer-facing meetings.
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Must be familiar with what is required at PDR, CDR, Production, and all the phases and gating processes of a production program.
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Must be experienced working with Customer Requirements.
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Mentors and trains entry-level Mechanical Engineers.
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Experience with Data Management/Configuration Control of Engineering Drawings and BOMs (PDM/PLM).
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Experience with ASME Y14.100 and its associated standards (Y14.5, Y14.24, etc…)
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Experience with ECAD software is a plus, Altium is preferred.
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Experience with cable modeling and documentation is a plus.
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Familiarity with DFM/DFA is a plus.
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Familiarity with Rapid Prototyping practices (i.e. 3D Printing) is a plus.
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.
Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.
For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)
Hiring process
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.