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Mechanical Engineer
What 155 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 676 active Mechanical Engineer postings, Mechanical Engineering is the most-requested skill — in 54% of listings, ahead of Communication and Manufacturing. 155 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 6% of Mechanical Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 2% are remote.
676active postings
6%ask for AI skills
2%remote
155companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 54% | |
| Communication | 48% | |
| Manufacturing | 39% | |
| Aerospace | 27% | |
| Finite Element Methods | 21% | |
| Computer-Aided Design | 20% | |
| Problem Solving | 19% | |
| Collaboration | 19% | |
| Prototyping | 18% | |
| AutoCAD | 16% | |
| Construction | 16% | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 14% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 77 |
| Anduril Industries | 68 |
| Atwell, LLC | 22 |
| Form Energy | 20 |
| Relativity | 19 |
| Rocket Lab | 18 |