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Mechanical engineers jobs in California

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In short: 65 open mechanical engineers jobs in California from 23 employers; median pay $130,900.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

65open jobs now
23employers hiring
$130,900median pay (BLS)
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LIVE Listings from employers; not a BLS statistic Source: Jobs Private USA (private-sector employers) · Data: updated several times a day

65 open private-sector listings for mechanical engineers in California from 23 employers. Cities with the most openings first.

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The newest 25 in California

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Job ⇅Employer ⇅Where ⇅Posted ⇅
Mechanical Engineer, Power GenerationOpenAISan Francisco, California3 days ago
Mechanical Engineer- CM & TEMPALTLeidosSan Diego, California3 days ago
Mechanical Engineer IIDivergentTorrance, California3 days ago
Mechanical Engineer, Fuel Handling EquipmentKairos PowerAlameda, California4 days ago
Principal Mechanical EngineerASMLSan Diego, California11 days ago
Mechanical EngineerHermeusLos Angeles, California12 days ago
Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer IIRocket Lab CorporationLong Beach, California12 days ago
Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer IRocket Lab CorporationLong Beach, California12 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, StructuresRadiant Industries Inc.El Segundo, California12 days ago
Staff Mechanical EngineerEight SleepSan Francisco, California12 days ago
Senior Mechanical EngineerEight SleepSan Francisco, California12 days ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural Design and Analysis) EpirusTorrance, California12 days ago
Mechanical Engineer (Facilities)SpaceXHawthorne, California13 days ago
Principal Opto-Mechanical EngineerASMLSan Jose, California14 days ago
Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)SpaceXHawthorne, California21 days ago
Mechanical Engineer, PCBA Test Infrastructure, RoboticsOpenAISan Francisco, California21 days ago
Mechanical Engineer EtchedSan Jose, California21 days ago
Mechanical Engineer IIMuon SpaceSan Jose, California24 days ago
Senior Mechanical EngineerWingPalo Alto, California26 days ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer EpirusTorrance, California31 days ago
Senior Mechanical EngineerMuon SpaceSan Jose, California35 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer IIRocket Lab CorporationPasadena, California38 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer IRocket Lab CorporationPasadena, California46 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - ClosuresZooxFoster City, California48 days ago
Mechanical Engineer, Hardware SystemsOpenAISan Francisco, California54 days ago

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Pay in California

STATE Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Measure ⇅California ⇅United States ⇅
Jobs30,530296,810
Median pay$130,900$104,110
Entry (10th percentile)$82,070$73,990
Top (90th percentile)$203,620$164,340
Location quotient0.881.00

What is left after tax? (estimate)

Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.

About the profession

Mechanical engineers (SOC 17-2141): national median pay $104,110 a year, 296,810 jobs in the US, +11.2% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: Bachelor's degree (BLS).

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FAQ

How many mechanical engineers jobs are open in California?

65 open private-sector listings from 23 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).

How much does a mechanical engineers earn in California?

The median is $130,900 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $82,070 and top (90th) $203,620 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

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