High-paying mechanical engineering jobs in Irvine

Mechanical Engineering designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems. Engineers solve problems related to machinery and energy use. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key.


The 276 mechanical engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $98,106 and $161,355 per year. Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Designer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Irvine, CA.

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Updated Oct 17, 2026
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Irvine, CA
California
Job openings (Irvine)

Senior Hardware Engineer

Irvine

$161,355 per year

California

$190,085 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Irvine

$146,074 per year

California

$151,608 per year

Hardware Design Engineer

Irvine

$136,117 per year

California

$163,852 per year

Packaging Engineer

Irvine

$130,342 per year

California

$146,224 per year

Senior Validation Engineer

Irvine

$129,076 per year

California

$148,694 per year

Mechanical Engineer

Irvine

$127,868 per year

California

$127,799 per year

Senior Mechanical Designer

Irvine

$114,825 per year

California

$143,818 per year

Validation Engineer

Irvine

$112,247 per year

California

$140,511 per year

Mechanical Designer

Irvine

$104,997 per year

California

$121,984 per year

Hardware Engineer

Irvine

$42.02 per hour

California

$68.09 per hour

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