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# Design Engineer in Irvine

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CAD Standards, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/design-engineer-irvine-31528898

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or related field.
 * 3-5 years of experience in a design engineering role performing mechanical design using CATIA and SolidWorks software.
 * Familiarity with the mechanical properties and behaviors of stainless steels, aluminum, and nickel Alloys.
 * Strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to organize and maintain proprietary files and records.
 * Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other engineers and program managers, demonstrating advanced problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
 * Excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal), a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate others.
 * Proven ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner and on schedule., * Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a U.S. or a Green card holder.

## Description

The Design Engineer will lead the development of aerospace hoses, ducts, and components, ensuring all designs meet or exceed customer requirements. This role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, testing, and supporting the deployment of aerospace and flight-worthy structures, mechanisms, and mechanical products., The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time.

 * Design products in accordance with customer and engineering specifications, performing design assurance analysis & testing, tolerance stack-ups, to ensure parts compatibility and total design accuracy.
 * Oversee all aspects of design projects, including design, analysis, drafting, and associated product documentation.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve design challenges for project personnel, including the design of test setups & tooling.
 * Serve as the primary design liaison between suppliers, procurement, assembly, and test teams.
 * Create assembly, sub-assembly, and component drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and other applicable standards.
 * Direct or create technical proposals for new bids from Engineering and Marketing inputs.
 * Coordinate & lead internal and third-party testing efforts in accordance with RTCA/DO-160 and other customer and industry standards.
 * Coordinate and lead internal FEA and other analyses using internal and sister-company resources.
 * Ensure consistency with company systems, procedures, and drafting standards.


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