Mechanical Engineer II
Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Fire, Safety & Power Systems (FPS)
Location : USA Simi Valley, CA - Voyager
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 3, 2026
Job ID : 64224
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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Parker Meggitt, an addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER 2
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer II supports the development and improvement of core products by researching, documenting, analyzing, designing, and testing mechanical components, processes, and systems. This role translates engineering requirements into practical design solutions for individual components or defined portions of more complex systems, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved. They apply established mechanical engineering principles within an assigned technical domain and collaborate with customers and suppliers as needed to support project execution.
Responsibilities:
Applies the engineering design process to develop detailed product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements. Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, recurring cost, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements.
Performs feasibility and trade studies applying standard analytical methods; recommends solutions which are defined and reviewed for implementation. Applies problem solving techniques to investigate and troubleshoot product performance deficiencies.
Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision. Performs Validation and Verification procedures to achieve customer and product specifications. May utilize and interpret predictive models to simulate and verify design concepts.
Provides technical information for review with product engineering teams using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods (e.g. structured design process; customer design reviews). Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may assist in writing technical proposals for customers.
Contributes to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements).
Reviews product specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team.
Shares specialized knowledge with others. May represent the company on specific projects or engineering tasks.
Qualifications:
Has working knowledge of engineering domain principles and techniques, engineering drawings, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies. General knowledge of other related engineering and technical areas.
Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools; ability to use standard software packages. May require using specialized software applications or languages.
Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects and team goals; applies judgment in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied. Works collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams.
Ability to organize and present data to other teams.
Education & Experience:
Education requirement: Bachelor's degree (BS) in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or adjacent science technical discipline.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 or more years of related experience.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Drug-Free Workplace - In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.
Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: $83250 to $138550 annually
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
