Top 446 Aerospace engineer Jobs in Fountain Valley Ca

Sr. Mechanical Engineer
The Structures Company, LLC —Irvine, CA
- $130,000 - $190,000 a year
- 7 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace —Brea, CA
- $99,300 - $134,299 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- US work authorization
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Flight Dynamicist
Leidos —California
- $87,100 - $157,450 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
7d
Product Engineer - Manufacturing / Aerospace
Consolidated Precision Products —City of Industry, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Flight Dynamicist
Leidos —California
- $69,550 - $125,725 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
22h
Aerodynamics Engineer I
Relativity Space —Long Beach, CA
- $90,000 - $136,000 a year
- Engineering
- Databases
- Mentoring
- Opportunities for advancement
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Design Engineer
Boeing EnCore Interiors, LLC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $70,340 - $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Writing skills
- English
- Research
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Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist
Honeywell Aerospace —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Senior level
Engineer I, Structures Design
Virgin Galactic —Tustin, CA
- $74,675 - $108,356 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
1d
Stress Engineer
Boeing EnCore Interiors, LLC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $70,304 - $110,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
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Aerospace Engineer-Aircraft Performance (Direct Hire)
US Federal Aviation Administration —Lakewood, CA
- $95,489 - $148,037 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Research
6d
Flammability Engineer
Boeing EnCore Interiors, LLC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $70,304 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- English
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Mechanical Engineer 1
Exodus Aerospace Inc —Los Alamitos, CA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Basic math
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Aerospace Engineer-Aircraft Icing (Direct Hire)
US Federal Aviation Administration —Lakewood, CA
- $95,489 - $148,037 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Team management
6d
Rocket Lab - Space Systems Networking Event
Rocket Lab - Events —Long Beach, CA
- In-person
- Entry level
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Fluids Analyst I, Combustion Devices
Relativity Space —Long Beach, CA
- $90,000 - $124,500 a year
- Analysis skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Python
- Opportunities for advancement
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Aerospace Design Engineer
M4 Engineering —Long Beach, CA
- 7 years
- Office
- Senior level
- Flexible schedule
Associate Mission Systems Engineer
Boeing —Seal Beach, CA
- $100,300 - $135,700 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
2d
UAV Operator, Bolt
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $113,000 - $155,000 a year
- Email
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 3 years
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Hardware Development Engineer I
Relativity Space —Long Beach, CA
- $90,000 - $136,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Commercial
- Opportunities for advancement
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

The Structures Company, LLC -
Irvine, CA

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Job Details

Temp-to-hire
$130,000 - $190,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

3D modeling software
Tooling design
3D modeling for product design
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Design engineering
Design for manufacturability (DFM)
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Sr. Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
SALARY: $130K – 190K/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Leads mechanical design of airframe structures, housings, and complex assemblies for high-volume production.
Applies DFM and DFA principles from concept through release to ensure cost, quality, and repeatability targets.
Selects appropriate manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, die casting, compression molding, and machining.
Collaborates with electrical engineering teams to integrate batteries, motors, avionics, sensors, and wiring within constrained spaces.
Partners with aerodynamics teams to meet surface quality requirements including roughness, gaps, and alignment.
Performs tolerance analyses, material selection, and manufacturability trade-off evaluations.
Works with manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and production teams to validate tooling and resolve build issues.
Creates and maintains detailed CAD models, assemblies, and production documentation under configuration control.
Supports prototype builds and provides hands-on troubleshooting during integration and testing.
Mentors junior engineers and promotes best practices in high-volume mechanical design.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
7+ years of experience in mechanical design in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, or similar fields.
Proven experience designing for high-volume production at rates of 1,000+ units per month.
Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, tooling, and manufacturing cost drivers.
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools with SolidWorks preferred.
Experience working with electrical integration including harnessing, PCB packaging, and component integration.
Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, extrusion, or composites.
Strong knowledge of tolerance stack-ups, materials, and mechanical fundamentals.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred: Experience with injection-molded, stamped, die-cast, extruded, or composite components and scaling products from prototype through production ramp.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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