Mechanical Engineer

About the Opportunity

Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the planning, design, and development of mechanically functioning equipment and processes. This role involves hands‑on engineering work, drawing reviews, and collaboration with senior engineers on projects of simple to medium complexity. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, technically curious, and eager to grow within a structured engineering environment. This is a full‑time position or part‑time leading to full‑time position located in Irvine, CA.

• Pay Grade 48

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited institution
• Experience designing mechanical components and subsystems
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to work under close supervision on assignments of mild complexity
• US Citizenship Required

• Review drawings produced by Drafters and Designers for accuracy and compliance
• Design mechanical equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to validate design suitability
• Support assembly, repair, and testing of environmental control systems
• Assist senior engineers on projects of simple to medium complexity
• Under general supervision, manage responsibility for a secondary project or a portion of a larger project
• Provide technical direction to Drafters and Designers as needed
• Collaborate with team members across departments
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Present designs and technical concepts to peers, engineers, and customers

• Knowledge of drawing and drafting standards
• Understanding of applied thermodynamics and mechanical design principles
• Experience in military or aerospace equipment development is a strong plus
• Familiarity with military specifications, environmental specifications, and test specifications
• Exposure to electrical systems, electrical circuits, and control theory is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with testing and hardware is desirable

• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
• Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
• Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
• Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
• Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training, and education requirements
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

• Physical demands:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Follow detailed complex directions, reason and problem solve.
• The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Company participates in E‑Verify.
• Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
• This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is…