Top 36 mechanical engineering Jobs in santa maria ca

Mechanical Engineer-Project Engineer
JP Donovan Construction —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
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Design Engineer
Wasco Switches & Sensors —Santa Maria, CA
- $87,000 - $102,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
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Plant Engineer
The Pictsweet Company —Santa Maria, CA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Chemical Engineer
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Data Center Mechanical Engineer
H5 Data Centers —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
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Fluids Launch Engineer I
Firefly Aerospace —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Commercial
- Under 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Launch Engineer, Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Kinetics DE/CD Engineer
Leidos —California
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- 11+ years
- Windows
Launch Engineer, Fluid Systems (Launch Pad)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Controls (Facilities Infrastructure)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Experienced Mechanical Designer - San Luis Obispo
BMA Mechanical+ —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $60,000 - $95,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Professional Engineer
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Aero-Mechanical Engineer
Redwire Defense Tech —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $97,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Lab Hardware Developer
Jenike and Johanson Inc —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
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Test Engineer
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Launch Engineer- Mechanical Systems III
Firefly Aerospace —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- Weekends as needed
- 6 years
- Senior level
- Commercial
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Sr. Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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MEP / HVAC Engineering Project Manager
BMA Mechanical+ —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Launch Engineer III (Fluids Mechanical)
Firefly Aerospace —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Engineer-Project Engineer

JP Donovan Construction -
Vandenberg AFB, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Construction specifications
Microsoft Excel
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Mechanical drawings
Construction plans
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Productivity software
Design of mechanical systems
Microsoft Project
Mechanical knowledge
Field engineering
Cross-functional communication
Air conditioning

Full Job Description

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to support aerospace and industrial construction projects at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).
This role will function as a Project Engineer on an existing construction project, providing mechanical engineering support on on-going construction, commissioning, and project closeout for critical aerospace infrastructure.
Working closely with the Project Manager and technical engineering team to provide a link between operational management, schedule, tracking, and construction teams to ensure accurate tracking of progress, KPIs, and deliverables to meet an aggressive schedule and client needs.
The position requires strong technical skills, field engineering capability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused government and aerospace environment.

Work Location & Environment

Primary work location is Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Position requires full-time on-base presence and access to active construction and aerospace operations areas
Combination of field office-based engineering work and field construction support
Industrial construction sites requiring PPE and adherence to strict safety protocols
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
3–5 years of relevant experience in project engineering, construction engineering, or mechanical design roles
Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace-related construction projects
Working knowledge of:
- HVAC and building mechanical systems
- Process piping and mechanical equipment
- Construction means and methods
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments

Preferred Qualifications

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required
Prior experience working on Department of Defense or aerospace facility projects
Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, NFPA, UFC, and other government/aerospace standards
Experience with cryogenics, propellant systems, launch pad utilities
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other engineering design software
Commissioning and startup experience for mechanical systems
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Design-build or EPC project delivery experience

At JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team. JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.
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mechanical engineering jobs in santa maria ca

Mechanical Engineer-Project Engineer

Design Engineer

Plant Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Fluids Launch Engineer I

Launch Engineer, Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)

Senior Kinetics DE/CD Engineer

Launch Engineer, Fluid Systems (Launch Pad)

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Controls (Facilities Infrastructure)

Experienced Mechanical Designer - San Luis Obispo

Aero-Mechanical Engineer

Lab Hardware Developer

Test Engineer

Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)

Launch Engineer- Mechanical Systems III

Sr. Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

MEP / HVAC Engineering Project Manager

Launch Engineer III (Fluids Mechanical)

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