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Staff Mechanical Engineer in Irvine

Energy Jobline ZR, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As part of our Mechanical Engineering team, you’ll help design and build the satellites and mechanisms that make our missions possible.

As a

Staff Mechanical Engineer , you’ll work across the full development lifecycle from early concept and detailed design through analysis, fabrication, integration, and testing. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver flight hardware that is robust, reliable, and ready for space.

This is a

full-time ,

exempt

position based at our

Irvine, California

headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines

Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems

Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support our rapid pace of design iteration

Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups

Lead, mentor, and train engineers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline

8+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience

Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)

Deep understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups

Extensive spacecraft design experience

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

Additional Qualifications

Hands‑on experience working on teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines

Experience working on aluminum and composite materials

Familiarity with welded structures and fluid systems

Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings

Ability to work and communicate well with minimal supervision

Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy‑in for a unified design direction

Self‑motivated with strong multi‑tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Staff Mechanical Engineer: $150,000 - $225,000 USD

ITAR Requirements This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. or (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full‑time employees are eligible for:

Equity:

Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

Health Insurance:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Retirement Plans:

Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.

Paid Time Off:

Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.

Professional Development:

Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

Team Building Activities:

Regular social events, team outings, and company‑sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well‑being and satisfaction of each individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by veteran status, marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.

Compensation Range: $150K - $225K

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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