Mechanical Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • AV, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 hours ago

engineering or equivalent STEM discipline 5-7+ years of relevant experience with mechanical design and drawing creation Proven experience developing production-ready mechanical drawings and assemblies...

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Mechanical Engineering Designer

  • General Atomics
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Desired Pay Range High 109,885 Recruitment Posting Title Mechanical Engineering Designer Job Qualifications Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating...

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Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial (Multiple Locations)

  • Burns & McDonnell
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion....

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Mechanical Project Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Select materials, analyze tolerances, and design for manufacturability and assembly. Create, update, and validate CAD models and 2D drawings....

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Department of Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Pool 2025-2026

  • San Diego State University
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas: Computer-Aided Design Mechanics Design of machinery and mechanical components Computer...

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Engineer III (Mechanical Engineering)

  • NASSCO
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Perform design analysis and support calculations for Mechanical Engineering product development....

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2026 Voyager Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineering

  • Voyager Space Holdings
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Mechanical Engineering intern will support the lead mechanical engineer with required mechanical design tasks....

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Mechanical Engineer System Integration Advanced Programs / Special Programs

  • General Atomics
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago

No Pay Range High 141,650 Recruitment Posting Title Mechanical Engineer System Integration Advanced Programs / Special Programs Job Qualifications Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree...

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Mechanical Engineer System Integration Advanced Programs

  • General Atomics
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Hands-on mechanical engineering knowledge and skill is desired. Collaborate with teams for prototype and production part manufacturing from machine and fabrication shops....

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Mechanical Engineer (Factory Layout)

  • Insight Global
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

. - Managing large, complex CAD models, facilities connection layouts, frame design, managing mass budgets, volume & service claims, particle control / cleanliness design, design for manufacturability...

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SR. Systems AND Reliability Engineer

  • Insight Global
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

This Systems /Reliability Engineer will manage the verification and traceability of product requirements and specifications for new hardware and software products, aid in product validation...

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Mechanical Engineer

  • Insight Global
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

analysis -General knowledge of finite element analysis...

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Site Reliability Engineer - Transport

  • Leidos
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Description The NMCI Service Management Integration and Transport (SMIT) group at Leidos has an opening for a Site Reliability Engineer to focus on the reliability, performance, and scalability of...

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Site Reliability Engineer - Transport

  • Leidos Holdings Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

The NMCI Service Management Integration and Transport (SMIT) group at Leidos has an opening for a Site Reliability Engineer to focus on the reliability, performance, and scalability of complex...

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Supervisory Mechanical Engineer

  • U.S. Pacific Fleet
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the PSNS, ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF.Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent...

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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Mechanical Engineers in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
Master's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mechanical Engineers in San Diego, CA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%