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Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. This range is provided by Searchability NS&D. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Searchability NS&D Defense Recruitment @ Searchability NS&D Location: El Segundo, Hawthorne, Oxnard, San Francisco, and others Are you a mechanical engineer who thrives on building real hardware with national security impact? We're working with a select group of venture-backed defense startups across California hiring top-tier mechanical talent for roles in: Drone & UAV design and assembly Counter-UAS and sensing systems Maritime autonomy and robotic platforms …and other advanced programs we can’t publicly list yet. Must-Haves BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field 3+ years of hands-on experience — or standout project work (internships, labs, build competitions, etc.) U.S. citizenship (ITAR projects) and ability to obtain security clearance Strong bias toward building, testing, iterating , and solving real-world design challenges How It Works Apply once – We’ll review your background confidentially Intro call – We’ll explore the mission areas and tech that excite you Smart matching – We set up intros with aligned startups Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply or send your resume + a short project highlight to braden.shanks@searchability.com Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionEngineering, Manufacturing, and Production IndustriesAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Searchability NS&D by 2x Get notified about new Mechanical Engineer jobs in California, United States . Baldwin Park, CA $70,000.00-$120,000.00 12 hours ago Palo Alto, CA $110,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Woodland, CA $1,000.00-$3,000.00 4 days ago Sunnyvale, CA $170,000.00-$240,000.00 1 week ago Palo Alto, CA $168,000.00-$179,000.00 3 weeks ago California, United States $140,000.00-$220,000.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $115,200.00-$153,600.00 1 week ago Sunnyvale, CA $111,000.00-$164,000.00 1 week ago Long Beach, CA $80,000.00-$200,000.00 6 days ago Santa Barbara, CA $115,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Long Beach, CA $97,000.00-$124,300.00 3 days ago Sunnyvale, CA $102,000.00-$164,000.00 2 weeks ago Anderson, CA $69,000.00-$115,000.00 7 hours ago Sunnyvale, CA $108,100.00-$182,900.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $135,000.00-$135,000.00 4 days ago Pleasanton, CA $85,000.00-$135,000.00 2 days ago Join Our MedTech Talent Pool - Engineers, Scientists, Clinical, and R&D Experts Milpitas, CA $135,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Vista, CA $71,000.00-$110,990.00 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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