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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer I to support mechanical design and tooling for precision electronic and optical assemblies. This is an onsite, full-time engineering role based in Isla Vista, CA.

• Provide mechanical engineering design and drafting using Creo MCAD and Windchill PDM.
• Perform mechanical design tasks and basic tolerance analysis under general direction.
• Support design and construction of tooling and test equipment used for infrared focal plane array packaging in a clean-room environment (fixtures, jigs, test dewars, vacuum packages).
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure tooling meets technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Assist with procurement activities and supplier coordination to validate component conformance.
• Participate in technical reviews and discussions with internal stakeholders.

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Qualifications — Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field completed by start date.
• Experience with CAD tools; hands-on experience with Creo is required (on-the-job, coursework, research, or project experience acceptable).
• Ability to work onsite in Isla Vista, CA and participate in in-person steps of the interview process as requested.

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Qualifications — Preferred

• Knowledge of tooling for cryogenic electronic packaging and clean-room protocols.
• Experience with additive manufacturing techniques for tooling/prototypes.
• Experience in high-precision optical alignment and assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): USD 62,900 — USD 119,700 per year (all experience levels). This role is based in California; the posted range reflects pay transparency expectations for the state.
• Benefits (may vary by business unit) may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and eligibility for incentive programs where applicable.
• Relocation eligibility may be available for qualified candidates.

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Work Location, Clearance & Eligibility

• Work location: Onsite in Isla Vista, CA.
• Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position (candidates must be U.S. citizens as only U.S. persons are authorized to access certain program information).
• Security clearance: None required for this posting.

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Why Join

• Work on technically challenging problems with a leading engineering organization supporting national defense and aerospace efforts.
• Gain hands-on experience with precision tooling and manufacturing processes used in advanced electronic and optical packaging.
• Collaborative environment that values trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

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Notes on Hiring Process

• Selected candidates may be asked to attend parts of the interview in-person at a company facility.
• Careertakes may surface additional matched roles to applicants through our platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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