Fortastra
Mechanical Engineer II
$165K–$191K
Torrance, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Torrance, California, United States - Experience
- 2 to 5 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Designs, integrates, and builds spacecraft mechanical systems, supporting work from CAD and documentation through on-site hardware integration.
What you'll do
- Develop spacecraft configurations, layouts, interfaces, CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, and mechanical documentation.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams to make designs buildable, testable, and maintainable.
- Support spacecraft fit checks, build activities, integration, and hardware rework.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2 to 5 years of mechanical design experience in spacecraft, robotics, automotive, defense, or other high-reliability systems.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent), including part and assembly modeling.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or hold an active Top Secret clearance; 5 days on-site in Torrance, CA.
Nice to have
- Exposure to configuration management and large-assembly practices.
- Familiarity with machining, sheet metal, and simple welded or bolted assemblies.
Pay
$165,000.00 - $191,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
NX, Creo, SolidWorks
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