New 
Mechanical Engineer
 Tata Consultancy Services | |
$130,000 - $140,000
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sick time, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Irvine | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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Job Description
ust Have Technical/Functional Skills Job Duties: Mechanical Engineer Hardware & System Design Skills *
Environmental Control Systems (ECS): Designing aircraft air cycle, vapor cycle, bleed air, or cabin pressure architectures. *
Component Sizing & Selection: Calculating specifications for valves, regulators, heat exchangers, actuators, compressors, and fans. *
Fluid & Gas Dynamics: Modeling pneumatic flow rates, routing ducting networks, and analyzing system pressure drops. *
Electro-Mechanical Integration: Interfacing mechanical hardware with basic electrical circuits, wiring harnesses, and feedback sensors. Analysis & Simulation Skills *
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer: Performing manual thermal math or complex 3D heat-load calculations. *
Control Theory & Logic: Developing feedback control loops to actively regulate temperature, pressure, or airflow. *
Thermal Analysis Software: Utilizing specialized simulation tools like Thermal Desktop, Ansys Fluent, Flowmaster, or Simscape. *
CAD Modeling & Drafting: Generating production-ready 3D models and technical drawings using NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks. Testing & Compliance Skills *
Hardware Troubleshooting: Resolving mechanical failures during the physical assembly, functional testing, or component repair phases. *
Aerospace & Defense Standards: Aligning qualification test procedures with rigorous compliance benchmarks like MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. *
Test Plan Execution: Drafting test documentation, building test setups, and analyzing environmental test data.
Core Skill Set to Look For *
ECS Subsystem Integration: Hands-on experience with aircraft or spacecraft bleed air, cabin pressurization, oxygen generation, or severe-environment ducting and layout. *
Thermal System Design & Analysis: Experience sizing heat exchangers, vapor cycle systems, cooling loops, or air cycle machines using software like Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Fluent, Flow master, or MATLAB/Simulink. *
Component Selection & Validation: Proven track record calculating fluid flow, pressure drop, and thermal loads to select or design valves, regulators, fans, or compressors. *
Industry Standards & Testing: Direct familiarity with aerospace/defense testing compliance, specifically DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or ARP862 for environmental control equipment. *
Cross-Functional & Control Logic: A strong understanding of structural interfaces, sensor integration, and basic control theory (e.g., feedback loops) to regulate temperatures and pressures. *
Technical Presentation & Leadership: Experience acting as a secondary project owner, leading small groups of drafters/designers, and presenting design reviews (PDR/CDR) to internal teams or customers.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's degree (B.S.M.E) from four-year College or University. *
Two to five years of experience with design, analysis and development of industrial equipment. *
Aerospace domain experience is a must. *
Knowledge of applied thermodynamics and mechanical design. *
Knowledge of drawing and drafting standards a plus. *
Capable of carrying out assignments concerned with mechanical equipment. *
Understanding of military specifications, environmental specifications, and test specifications desired. *
Hands-on test and hardware experience is required. *
Requires strong oral/written communication skills and must be capable of conducting effective oral presentations to customers. Roles & Responsibilities *
Organizational skills with the capability of working towards tight deadlines *
Able to work with demanding customer*
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 a year TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Location
Irvine, CA
Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Senior Engineer
ID
432338
Skills
Aerospace Design - Mechanical System
Salary Range
$130,000 - $140,000 Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | |