Senior Mechanical Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-13
Onboard Systems Inc
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Anaheim
California
92801
United States


Description:

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia currently operates two complementary business segments: Thermal Management (key brands include ACE Thermal Systems and Mezzo Technologies) and Mission Systems (key brands include Onboard Systems, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation). The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world's leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.


Position Overview

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team at our manufacturing facility. The Sr. Mechanical engineer will perform mechanical design and analysis tasks to aid in resolving issues for legacy products.


What You'll Do

  • Representative responsibilities include flight hardware and test equipment improvement, failure investigation, material review board, customer and vendor support.
  • Typical activities include mechanical analysis, reviewing and writing technical documents, designing mechanical components and updating drawings
  • The engineer will coordinate with manufacturing, field service, quality, test, analysis and electrical disciplines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

  • Working knowledge of electromechanical systems strong mechanical engineering fundamentals across a broad range of topics such as statics, materials, thermal.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
  • Analysis, modeling and drawing generation experience
  • Excellent technical writing and PC skills.
  • Ability to work with all levels of engineering and management personnel and capable of positively interacting in a team environment
  • Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems such as motors and controllers or actuators
  • Experience in design and analysis for Military or Commercial Line Replaceable Units (LRU's)
  • Familiarity with DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 is desirable
  • Familiarity with helicopter subsystems highly desirable
  • Familiarity with aircraft Qualification and Regulatory requirements

What's In It for You

  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
  • In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Requirements:






Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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