Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)
Costa Mesa, CAFull TimePosted Jul 6, 2026
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Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing) at HIKINEX is a full-time remote role. It does not mention visa sponsorship. It lists a Secret clearance requirement. Applications are submitted through Breezy HR.
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- Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
- Own designs from concept generation to real world use
- Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
- Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
- Travel to test sites as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience Advanced Air Vehicles Programs
- Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
- Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
- High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter
- Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
- Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical