Hiring: Mechanical Engineer Munition System (defense & space) Locations: San Francisco, CA / Los Angeles, CA / or Washington, DC Salary: $200,000+/yr Schedule: Full-time On-Site Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of ruggedized mechanical systems within a defense environment. This role supports mechanical design, prototyping, qualification testing, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional engineering activities. Key Responsibilities Design mechanical assemblies, housings, and internal structures using CAD software Develop mechanical safety features, interlocks, and retention mechanisms Create manufacturing drawings, GD&T documentation, and tolerance analyses Build and evaluate prototypes using additive and traditional manufacturing methods Conduct environmental, vibration, shock, and drop testing Manage BOMs, weight budgets, and center-of-gravity requirements Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams throughout development Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 5+ years of experience designing mechanical assemblies for defense, aerospace, UAV, automotive, or similar environments Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar CAD tools Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing documentation Hands-on prototyping and product testing experience Strong troubleshooting and mechanical failure analysis skills