Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace - Early Career - US Citizen

At Clear Align, we don’t just build technology — we build systems that protect lives and define the future of defense, aerospace, and space.The Mechanical Engineer thrives in a fast-moving environment where precision and pace drive innovation. You’ll design and refine opto-mechanical components for advanced electro-optical systems across multiple simultaneous programs. Working alongside senior engineers, you’ll translate ideas into manufacturable designs that meet technical, cost, and schedule goals while maintaining uncompromising attention to detail.This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who loves the energy of solving complex problems quickly and effectively — and wants to see their designs move from concept to prototype to production at mission speed.In Your First Year You Will (What Success Looks Like)·       Complete Clear Align’s mechanical design onboarding and demonstrate proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T within 90 days.·       Support the design and documentation of opto-mechanical assemblies that meet system-level alignment, stability, and environmental performance targets.·       Deliver assigned design tasks and drawing releases 100% on schedule, with all documentation meeting ASME Y14.5 and Clear Align standards.·       Partner with senior engineers to validate manufacturability and integrate feedback from prototype builds.·       Participate in design reviews, contributing creative ideas that improve performance, yield, and assembly efficiency.·       Support smooth transitions from prototype to production through collaboration with manufacturing engineering.How You Know You Are Winning

• Your mechanical designs meet performance requirements on first prototype verification.
• Design releases occur on schedule and on labor hour budget.
• Your team members deem you highly organized and efficient.
• Material costs align with proposal budgets.
• Prototype builds achieve predicted yield performance with zero rework delays.
• The manufacturing team confirms a fluid handoff into production and strong process documentation.

Who You Are (Core Strengths & Competencies)

• Detail-Driven: You take pride in clean drawings, precise tolerances, and robust documentation.

• Collaborative: You thrive in a multidisciplinary team and value open communication.

• Efficient: You manage multiple design tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Curious and Innovative: You seek better solutions that improve performance and manufacturability.

• Mission-Focused: You take ownership of work that directly supports defense and aerospace success.

Qualifications·       Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.·       1–3 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in aerospace, defense, or electro-optical systems.·       Proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.·       Understanding of materials, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).·       Strong organizational and communication skills.·       U.S. Person status required; eligibility for security clearance preferred.Preferred Extras·       Experience with FEA tools, tolerance analysis, or environmental testing (vibration, thermal).·       Exposure to optical-mechanical design or precision mechanism assemblies.·       Familiarity with ERP or PLM systems for BOM and configuration control.·       Hands-on experience with prototype builds or low-rate initial production (LRIP)Why Clear Align

At Clear Align, your engineering precision defines mission success. You’ll work with world-class experts in optics, AI, and advanced manufacturing to design systems that protect people and enable decisive action. We value initiative, accountability, and innovation that deliver absolute clarity in every mission that matters.

Clear Align is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.

Clear Align is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.