Full-Time

Mechanical Design Engineer 2

R&D

RIX Industries

RIX Industries

51-200 employees

Designs high-pressure compressors and cryogenics systems

Compensation Overview

$110k - $130k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Benicia, CA, USA

In Person

Travel up to 5% nationally and internationally is required.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
PTC Creo
SolidWorks

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and two years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in ASME Y14.
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar.
  • Advanced knowledge of machine design, material properties and selection, and manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly methodology.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 5% of the time.
  • U.S. citizenship or qualified U.S. person status in accordance with ALU 22 CFR 120.15.
  • Ability to follow safe operating procedures while working near moving equipment, mechanical parts, and lift trucks.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table, as well as near machine tools or printers.
Responsibilities
  • Design and specify subsystems and complete mechanical systems.
  • Review and approve engineering calculations supporting design and baselining efforts.
  • Review and approve engineering drawings, change orders, test reports, and related engineering documentation.
  • Recommend design solutions that meet requirements for new products or processes.
  • Lead sustaining engineering efforts through change-order scoping and bill-of-materials manipulation.
  • Coordinate work assignments with drafters, designers, and manufacturing personnel to complete project tasks.
  • Lead root-cause failure analysis and corrective actions for malfunctioning products.
  • Prioritize work to meet project schedules.
  • Perform other assignments and duties assigned by Engineering Management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five years of relevant engineering experience.
  • An advanced degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.

RIX Industries designs and manufactures high-pressure compression, cryogenic, and gas-generation systems for aerospace, defense, and energy markets. Its products include oil-free high-pressure compressors that safely deliver gases like oxygen, and integrated cryogenic and gas-generation systems used in Navy applications and clean-energy projects. The company stands out thanks to a long private, family-owned heritage focused on niche, mission-critical gas equipment, deep specialization in high-pressure oil-free technology, and a history of serving the U.S. Navy plus strategic acquisitions such as Qdrive. Its goal is to be a global leader in reliable, high-performance compression, cryogenic, and gas-generation solutions for customers from aerospace to clean energy.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Benicia, California

Founded

1878

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What believers are saying

  • NAVSUP's 2024 award covers 25 Virginia-class submarine compressors over several years.
  • RIX's Qdrive acquisition strengthens LOX and cryocooler systems for Navy carriers.
  • March 2026 center opening nearly tripled engineering space and accelerates development cycles.

What critics are saying

  • Navy concentration exposes RIX if submarine and carrier procurement slows after 2026.
  • Sole-source awards from PSNS and NAVSUP leave pricing exposed to federal scrutiny.
  • Any Qdrive or cryocooler failure on USS Ford-class vessels damages credibility fast.

What makes RIX Industries unique

  • RIX owns century-old U.S. Navy compressor relationships, including 2026 Seawolf HPAC sole-source work.
  • Otterson Center of Excellence in 2026 expands prototyping for cryogenics and gas generation.
  • Sumitomo's June 2025 service alliance extends RIX support across Seventh Fleet vessels.

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