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Mechanical Engineer

San Diego, California

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$100,800 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
9 Nov 2026

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the posting

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

  • Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems that meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and schedule requirements.
  • Generate and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation.
  • Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, thermal analysis, structural analysis, vibration assessment, and reliability evaluations.
  • Support prototype development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
  • Develop test plans, execute testing, analyze results, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for product improvements.
  • Support transition of products from development into manufacturing, including creation and release of engineering documentation.
  • Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve technical issues and support producibility improvements.
  • Investigate field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • 5-8 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development, systems engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, or Autodesk Inventor.
  • Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, casting, and assembly methods.
  • Experience performing engineering analyses and interpreting test data.
  • Knowledge of DFMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering change processes.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation.
  • Experience with environmentally ruggedized products, defense systems, aerospace systems, or industrial equipment.
  • Familiarity with reliability engineering and qualification testing.
  • Project leadership experience or responsibility for subsystem ownership.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable but not required.

Core Competencies:

  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Development
  • Engineering Analysis
  • Technical Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Risk Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Communication and Documentation

Must be able to obtain a security Clearance.

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Cubic Pay Range:

$100,800.00 - $108,100.00 + benefits. ‎

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Worker Type:

Employee ‎

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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