Saalex
Junior Mechanical Engineer
$88K–$115K
Ridgecrest, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Experience
- 3–5 years of professional engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline required.
About the job
Supports engineering projects through the design, development, testing, integration, and sustainment of mechanical systems and equipment.
What you'll do
- Assist with mechanical system design, analysis, development, and engineering calculations.
- Support fabrication, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation.
What they ask for
- 3–5 years of professional engineering experience.
- Experience supporting electrical design, testing, integration, or troubleshooting; familiarity with engineering principles, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering specifications.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; active Secret clearance required, with U.S. citizenship among the stated clearance requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
- Familiarity with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, OrCAD, Altium, or similar tools.
Pay
$88k-$115k annually (depending on experience) (USD; base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Electrical, OrCAD, Altium, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal analyzers
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