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Mechanical Engineering Programming Jobs in California

Amca

Mechanical Engineering Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

You will lead Amca's mechanical engineering function across design, build, and test. Your team takes flight hardware from concept through qualification and into production - spanning flow control ...

EPC POWER CORP.

Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Poway, CA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

The Role We are seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team of 5-10 engineers focused on the mechanical design and integration of power conversion systems. This role combines team ...

EPC POWER CORP.

Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Poway, CA · Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Description The Role We are seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team of 5-10 engineers focused on the mechanical design and integration of power conversion systems. This role ...

Staco Systems

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Mechanical Engineering Manager The Staco Story For more than 60 years, the biggest names in aerospace and defense have trusted Staco Systems as the provider of choice for critical cockpit control ...

Staco Systems

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Mechanical Engineering Manager The Staco Story For more than 60 years, the biggest names in aerospace and defense have trusted Staco Systems as the provider of choice for critical cockpit control ...

Staco Systems

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Mechanical Engineering Manager The Staco Story For more than 60 years, the biggest names in aerospace and defense have trusted Staco Systems as the provider of choice for critical cockpit control ...

LLNL

Senior Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Livermore, CA · On-site

$9.7K/wk

Advanced programming experience in Python, Java, C, Fortran, Perl, and/or MATLAB. * Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: advanced constitutive models, continuum mechanics and ...

LLNL

Senior Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Livermore, CA · On-site

$210K - $267K/yr

Advanced programming experience in Python, Java, C, Fortran, Perl, and/or MATLAB. * Significant experience in one or more of the following areas:advanced constitutive models, continuum mechanics and ...

LLNL

Senior Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Livermore, CA

$210K - $267K/yr

Advanced programming experience in Python, Java, C, Fortran, Perl, and/or MATLAB. * Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: advanced constitutive models, continuum mechanics and ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineering programming in California is $101,531.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,400.00 and $124,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Mechanical Engineering Programming professional, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles combined with strong programming skills, often supported by a degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools such as MATLAB or ANSYS, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++ are typically required, along with relevant certifications. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications ensure the ability to design, model, and automate mechanical systems efficiently while bridging the gap between engineering concepts and computational solutions.

What does a mechanical engineering programming professional do?

Professionals in Mechanical Engineering Programming spend their days developing and optimizing software code for mechanical simulations, automating design processes, and integrating programming with engineering analysis tools. They frequently collaborate with mechanical engineers, designers, and project managers to translate engineering requirements into efficient code and test automated systems or prototypes. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting software- and hardware-related issues, documenting code and simulation results, and continually staying updated on new programming techniques and engineering technologies. This blend of software development and engineering ensures projects meet both technical specifications and efficiency goals.

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A Mechanical Engineering Programming job combines mechanical engineering principles with programming skills to design, simulate, and optimize mechanical systems. Professionals in this role use languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++ to automate calculations, run simulations, and develop software tools for engineering applications. They work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, improving product designs and system efficiencies. This role often requires knowledge of CAD software, finite element analysis (FEA), and control systems.

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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Amca

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Amca is building America's new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.
To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.
Overview:
You will lead Amca's mechanical engineering function across design, build, and test. Your team takes flight hardware from concept through qualification and into production - spanning flow control devices, mechanisms, pneumatic and hydraulic assemblies, structural systems, cockpit avionics, and power electronics enclosures and mechanical subsystems. You will set the technical standard for how Amca designs, builds, and proves its mechanical products, while growing and developing the engineers responsible for executing that work day to day. This is a player-coach role: you will be in the details of hard problems while building the team and processes to scale.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage the mechanical engineering team across design, build, and test
  • Hire, develop, and retain mechanical design, build, and test engineers
  • Set the technical bar for design reviews, qualification testing, build methodology, and DFM standards across the discipline
  • Mentor engineers at all levels; instill a culture of extreme ownership and first-principles problem solving
  • Define and evolve mechanical engineering design, build, and testing standards as Amca scales
  • Contribute to the mechanical product roadmap in partnership with program management and senior leadership
  • Work closely with customers and program management to understand end-use applications and challenge requirements wherever possible
  • Support expansion of Amca's catalog across valves, regulators, solenoids, actuators, pistons, switches, cockpit avionics hardware, power electronics mechanical packaging, and adjacent mechanical categories
  • Ensure every new design is optimized from day one for reliability, manufacturability, and cost - not retrofitted later
  • Maintain hands-on technical leadership
  • Oversee detailed design work including drawings, GD&T, FEA, component specifications, and risk assessments
  • Lead or support qualification campaigns including functional, environmental, pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural testing per MIL-STD and applicable aerospace standards
  • Drive hardware iteration from bench prototype through production handoff, leveraging Amca's in-house R&D lab and protoshop
  • Lead root cause investigations in development, production, and test; own corrective actions through resolution
  • Ensure DFM feedback flows efficiently between build engineering and design, and that manufacturing best practices are codified into specifications and drawings
  • Partner closely with electrical engineering on the mechanical design of cockpit avionics and power electronics components, including thermal management, packaging, connectorization, and environmental sealing
  • Support company growth initiatives
  • Represent mechanical engineering in customer-facing engagements and program reviews

Qualifications:
  • Substantial experience in mechanical engineering for aerospace or defense hardware, with a strong track record taking products from concept through flight qualification and into production
  • Demonstrated success leading engineering teams; able to develop and retain strong technical talent
  • Deep fluency across fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic), structural design, mechanisms, GD&T, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with the mechanical design of avionics or power electronics hardware, including thermal management, EMI/EMC packaging considerations, and ruggedized enclosure design
  • Hands-on and lab-comfortable; expected to be in the protoshop and on the bench, not just in design reviews
  • Strong command of engineering first principles across thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and solid mechanics; proven ability to simplify requirements and cut complexity
  • Experience with Siemens NX or equivalent CAD package; familiarity with FEA tools and test instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, solenoid valves, etc.)
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and other aerospace qualification frameworks
  • Independent, direct, and action-oriented; thrives with ownership and minimal oversight

Annual Salary Range
$160,000-$220,000 USD
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