SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (LAUNCH SITE GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT) SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a ground system engineering position on the Falcon Integration team in Vandenberg. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to rapidly design, build, and activate fluid and mechanical systems required to support all aspects of SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle processing, spacecraft integration, and umbilical refurb. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design, build, and activate equipment to support all aspects of launch site vehicle processing and launch, including structural, tooling/fixtures, fluids, and transport equipment • This team supports Stage 1, Stage 2, Fairing, launch site payload operations, from Dockside to Launch, with a focus on vehicle interface tooling for structural and fluid connections • This team also supports every flight inspection, refurbishment operations for all the umbilicals for pad operations • Use hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer requirements • Lead design reviews and activation testing • Serve as a technical interface to customers and suppliers • Monitor and participate in ground system build and test, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams • Collaborate with engineers and technicians when performing critical operations on non-flight hardware including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems • Perform continuing engineering and production support of ground support equipment to support a 99%+ uptime to support flight hardware integration activities BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline • 1+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Experience with NX/Teamcenter designing parts and assemblies • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting) • Experience with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD codes, etc.) • Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (FSAE, Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.) • Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python, MATLAB, Excel, etc.) • Hands-on experience working with, troubleshooting, and/or designing complex fluid systems that involve pressure vessels, filters, pressure relief valves, manual valves, regulators, and gauges. • Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of systems per any of the following: • * Fluids -ASME B31.3, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII • Mechanical: AFSPCMAN 91-710, ASME B30, ASME BTH-1, NASA-STD-5005 • Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences • General hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, robotics, rocketry, etc. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere • Unfazed by change in strategic direction ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA • Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 30 lbs.) • Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours) • Ability to be flexible on shifts • Occasional travel may be required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Pay range: Launch Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Launch Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka 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. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
See More Details >>Description: Hi, We’re Seek Thermal. Join us on our mission to make thermal imaging a part of everyday life! At Seek, you'll get to work with the world-class engineers that pioneered the technology, and now they're building an organization that’s built on that same pioneering spirit…but we can’t do it alone. We want your ideas, your enthusiasm, and your passion to help us make thermal imaging a part of everyday life, for everyone. We love where we work, and so can you. What We’re Looking For The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will serve as a technical leader of mechanical design for next-generation thermal imaging products. This role requires deep technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to guide a team through the entire product lifecycle, from early concept to volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with electrical, optical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver rugged, high-performance, and manufacturable products, while setting best practices. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report directly to the VP of Engineering. What You’ll Do • Lead the mechanical design architecture for multiple thermal imaging products and platforms. • Define mechanical design strategies that optimize performance, manufacturability, and cost. • Oversee complex tolerance, stress, thermal, and modal analyses. • Drive design from concept to production, including prototyping, EV/DV/PV Test phases, and launch. • Lead critical design and cross-functional reviews to ensure alignment across disciplines. • Manage schedules, risks, and trade-offs for mechanical deliverables. • Implement advanced mechanical solutions for ruggedized, high-precision, and thermally constrained systems. • Champion DFM/DFA practices and ensure smooth transition to high-volume manufacturing. • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, design standards, and documentation rigor. • Partner with optics, electronics, and industrial design teams to ensure seamless integration. • Engage with suppliers and SME's for material selection, process validation, and tooling optimization SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Expertise in mechanical design using SolidWorks on molding and cast metal part fabrication. • Familiarity with IP-rated designs and environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal cycling). • Knowledge of optical sensor packaging and EMI/thermal isolation strategies. • Deep experience with thermal management, environmental sealing, and ruggedized enclosures. • Strong background in precision mechanisms, DFM/DFA, and volume production processes. • Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. • Preferred: Lead cross-disciplinary innovation at the intersection of optics, electronics, and AI. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for complex electromechanical or optoelectronic systems. In exceptional cases, significant relevant experience may substitute for formal degree requirements. Our Story • The company was founded in 2012 by two industry pioneering scientists, Bill Parrish, PhD and Tim Fitzgibbons PhD, who spent 40 years advancing the state of military and professional-grade thermal imaging technology. Following their previous two companies, Amber Engineering, and Indigo Systems, each with successful acquisitions, Seek Thermal is their third venture with the mission to make thermal imaging a part of everyday life. • An unseen world of energy surrounds us. We only see some of it with our eyes, light from a source of energy reflected on objects around us. But even though we can’t see it, all objects produce or retain heat. When viewed through a Seek Thermal camera, this world of heat can be converted to images, providing important information useful in solving everyday problems that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. Seek thermal imaging lets you see the world of heat instead of the world of light. • Seek Thermal is partnered with Raytheon and NXP to design and deliver high-quality, affordable thermal imaging sensors and products across the globe at scale. As one of the few companies in the world capable of building sensors, Seek Thermal has shipped hundreds of thousands of thermal imaging products around the world as it continues to make thermal imaging an accessible, everyday tool, so people can do their jobs safer, faster, and smarter. PM 18
See More Details >>Established in 1989, BMA Mechanical+ is a company for problem solvers, innovators, and team players. We get excited about things like saving energy and water, designing with the latest and greatest, and helping our customers achieve their vision. Our mission is to develop, support, and shape the built environment with innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions. We call it the California Standard. • * What We Offer:** We encourage a healthy work/life balance and are dedicated to cultivating an excellent work atmosphere for our team. BMA provides opportunities for paid continuing education and ongoing industry training. Our benefits package includes generous vacation time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision benefits, Annual bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions. We promote a healthy work/life balance. Role & Responsibilities: • Perform most of the basic engineering tasks as necessary for each project including zoning, equipment layout and coordination, heating/cooling load calculations, coordination with other team(s), etc.. • During the design phase, you will prepare Design Development Drawings and Construction Documents in collaboration with other squad members, and senior team members as needed while applying relevant code knowledge to your system design and layout • During the agency approval phase, you will coordinate corrections to your plans/designs with the AHJ and other team members as needed in order to support project permitting. • During the construction phase, you will provide Construction Administration services to aid in the execution of our design • * Qualifications:** • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting skills required • Working knowledge of current codes/standards for building projects within the State of California including: California Mechanical Code, CALGreen Code, and California Energy Code • Training in BIM preferred but not required; Revit MEP preferred • Excellent time management and project prioritization • Software skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office365 • PE Strongly Preferred • Growth mindset • BSME degree, technical degree, or other industry specific work experience which demonstrates high levels of technical capability, required. For consideration, please provide: - a cover letter that includes information on why you are interested in this position. - a detailed resume. BMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Santa Barbara, CA typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 10,500 mechanical trade professionals in California, with wages averaging around $1,600 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $83,000 annually for experienced professionals.
