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At the forefront of Apple's innovation, the Data Collection Systems team designs cutting-edge solutions that integrate state-of-the-art sensing technologies across our products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBooks, Vision Pro, and beyond.
Our team plays a key role in the advancement of ideas by creating hardware for systems that integrate novel technology for data collection and new feature development. Daily fresh challenges demand the sharp analytical skills of talented individuals. We have a collaborative, inclusive, and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. You will contribute your own unique talents by working with engineers from teams across Apple to synthesize electrical, mechanical and software components. We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?
Description
In this role you will partner with multi-functional teams such as electrical, optical, embedded firmware, and software algorithm engineers to realize mechanical designs that integrate new technologies into systems for early-stage data collection. You will assist in setting technical requirements, defining specifications, design detailing, prototyping, fabrication, and owning the mechanical build process of low volume system manufacturing","responsibilities":"Developing mechanical design of systems using 3D CAD, ensuring robustness and manufacturability.
Creating and evaluate proof-of-concepts, working with machine shops and driving vendors for fabrication
Plan and perform design validation, including thermal analysis and reliability testing.
Supporting assembly and integration processes for internal engineering builds, directing external contract manufacturers, and performing rapid failure analysis to mitigate risks and maintain project timelines.
Collaborate multi-functionally to define and refine design, testing, and validation requirements, aligning with user specifications and operational needs.
Up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of real-world manufacturing and quality control processes including IQC, IPQC, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and GD&T.
Fluent in Siemens NX and familiarity with flexible and rigid printed circuit boards design, fabrication and assembly.
Experience with thermal management, and optical, force, touch sensing technologies is a plus.
Hands-on experience integrating electronics, sensors and cameras to satisfy challenging packaging constraints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members, and external vendors.
MS in mechanical engineering with proven industry or internship experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong mechanical engineering including analytical skills, material selection, and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D manufacturing drawings.
Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $122,700 and $214,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
At the forefront of Apple's innovation, the Data Collection Systems team designs cutting-edge solutions that integrate state-of-the-art sensing technologies across our products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBooks, Vision Pro, and beyond.
Our team plays a key role in the advancement of ideas by creating hardware for systems that integrate novel technology for data collection and new feature development. Daily fresh challenges demand the sharp analytical skills of talented individuals. We have a collaborative, inclusive, and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. You will contribute your own unique talents by working with engineers from teams across Apple to synthesize electrical, mechanical and software components. We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?
Description
In this role you will partner with multi-functional teams such as electrical, optical, embedded firmware, and software algorithm engineers to realize mechanical designs that integrate new technologies into systems for early-stage data collection. You will assist in setting technical requirements, defining specifications, design detailing, prototyping, fabrication, and owning the mechanical build process of low volume system manufacturing","responsibilities":"Developing mechanical design of systems using 3D CAD, ensuring robustness and manufacturability.
Creating and evaluate proof-of-concepts, working with machine shops and driving vendors for fabrication
Plan and perform design validation, including thermal analysis and reliability testing.
Supporting assembly and integration processes for internal engineering builds, directing external contract manufacturers, and performing rapid failure analysis to mitigate risks and maintain project timelines.
Collaborate multi-functionally to define and refine design, testing, and validation requirements, aligning with user specifications and operational needs.
Up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of real-world manufacturing and quality control processes including IQC, IPQC, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and GD&T.
Fluent in Siemens NX and familiarity with flexible and rigid printed circuit boards design, fabrication and assembly.
Experience with thermal management, and optical, force, touch sensing technologies is a plus.
Hands-on experience integrating electronics, sensors and cameras to satisfy challenging packaging constraints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members, and external vendors.
MS in mechanical engineering with proven industry or internship experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong mechanical engineering including analytical skills, material selection, and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D manufacturing drawings.
Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $122,700 and $214,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin120
- Northrop Grumman73
- Jacobs58
- BAE Systems USA46
- Raytheon42
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services42
- Technology & Software31
- Manufacturing23
- Staffing & Recruiting23
- Electronics & Hardware12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD
- Experience with finite element analysis tools including ANSYS or Abaqus
- Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards per ASME Y14.5
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, or injection molding
- Professional Engineer licensure or active progress toward PE certification
Tips for Your Mechanical Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each discipline
Hiring managers in aerospace look for different keywords than those in consumer products. Swap in terms like 'thermal management' or 'GD&T' depending on the sector, so your resume clears applicant tracking systems built around that industry's vocabulary.
Highlight software tools you own
SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, and AutoCAD proficiency often appear as hard filters in job listings. List each tool you've used on real projects with a brief context, not just a comma-separated skills block that reads as filler.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mechanical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings by manufacturing process
Roles in additive manufacturing, injection molding, or sheet metal fabrication require distinct process knowledge. Filtering by those process terms surfaces openings where your hands-on experience is a direct match, not just adjacent.
Prepare a portfolio of quantified project outcomes
Interviewers routinely ask for a design problem you solved and what it changed. Prepare two or three examples with measurable results, such as weight reduction, cycle time cut, or cost saved, before your first screen.
Negotiate offer terms beyond base compensation
Professional development budgets, conference attendance, and PE licensure reimbursement are common in engineering offers and rarely advertised. Ask about them directly after an offer is extended, when the employer is already committed to you.
Mechanical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mechanical engineers?
The companies hiring the most mechanical engineers right now include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Jacobs, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
How many mechanical engineer jobs are remote?
About 42% of mechanical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most other engineering disciplines because hands-on lab and production work often requires on-site presence. Roles in simulation, systems analysis, and technical program management are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a mechanical engineer?
You become a mechanical engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, which covers thermodynamics, mechanics, materials, and design. From there, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam allows you to work toward Professional Engineer licensure, which strengthens your standing for senior roles. Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or lab projects during school significantly accelerates your path to your first full-time position.
How do you get hired as a mechanical engineer with little experience?
Getting hired as a mechanical engineer with little experience is most achievable when you lead with project work rather than job history. Build a portfolio around senior capstone projects, personal CAD designs, or open-source hardware contributions that demonstrate you can move from concept to documented prototype. Targeting smaller manufacturers, contract engineering firms, and defense subcontractors often yields better entry-level opportunities than pursuing large OEMs, which typically have stricter experience thresholds for early-career applicants.
What does the mechanical engineer interview process look like?
The mechanical engineer interview process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool proficiency, followed by a technical phone or video interview where an engineer on the team walks through a design problem or asks you to work through a mechanics or thermodynamics scenario. Finalists usually face an on-site or virtual panel that includes a whiteboard or case-style design challenge, behavioral questions using the STAR format, and sometimes a short take-home analysis exercise before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing, at seniority levels from entry-level to principal. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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