Mechanical Engineer 804 Technology
Irvine, CA11 days ago
- $45–$55 Per Hour
- Contractor
- Full-time
- Employee
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Skills
- Aerodynamicsunmatched
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Composite Materialsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Fundamental Analysisunmatched
- Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Integration Testingunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mechanical Designunmatched
- Mechanical Testingunmatched
- Powertrainunmatched
- Product Demonstrationunmatched
- Product Lifecycleunmatched
- Propulsionunmatched
- Prototypingunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
- Secret Clearanceunmatched
- Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- Systems Scalabilityunmatched
- Teamcenterunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Thermal Analysisunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
Description
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Aerodynamics Engineer.
Contact: jprovenzano@judge.com
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Aerodynamics Engineer.
This is a Senior Propulsion Integration Engineer, Air Vehicles
Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite) or Long Beach, CA or Columbus, OH
Work Type: Contract-to-Hire (6+ months)
Category: Engineering
Travel: Required
Rate- $60-70/hr +++++
About the Role
Join a high-impact engineering team responsible for the design and integration of advanced propulsion and aerodynamic systems for next-generation air vehicles and missile platforms. This role spans the full development lifecycle—from concept through integration and flight testing—focused on delivering high-performance, scalable systems in demanding environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead integration of aircraft engines, propulsion components, and fuel systems
- Design, prototype, and test mechanical and propulsion system components
- Plan and execute propulsion and aerodynamic testing, including instrumentation and validation
- Collaborate with engine vendors and manage external partnerships
- Support flight tests and hardware demonstrations
- Contribute to CAD design for aerodynamic surfaces, structures, and internal layouts
- Travel to test and integration sites as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned)
- Experience with jet engines (1,000–20,000 lbf thrust class)
- Strong understanding of jet engine fundamentals and cycle analysis
- Experience testing engines or powertrain components
- Proficiency in mechanical design and CAD (surface lofting)
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, composites, additive, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NX / Teamcenter
- Hands-on jet engine testing (instrumentation, data analysis, test practices)
- Familiarity with Engine Management Systems (EMS)
- Machine shop experience and part procurement
- Active U.S. Secret clearance
Additional Skills (Aerodynamics)
- 3–5+ years of aerodynamics engineering experience
- Broad experience across aero/thermal analysis for air vehicles
- Exposure to supersonic or hypersonic flight regimes (preferred)
- Experience with Star-CCM+ or similar CFD tools
Please send resume to jprovenzano@judge.com along with Linked IN.
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Contact: jprovenzano@judge.com
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $60–$70 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Website | https://www.judge.com |
About Company
The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.
The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.
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