Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer supports Boomslang and HardKill efforts through mechanical design, prototype build support, test execution, and iterative engineering improvements for emerging technologies. This hands-on role involves designing, modeling, and validating physical components and systems, turning requirements into manufacturing hardware through CAD design, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with product managers.

The position requires independence, strong technical judgment, and the ability to translate operational needs into practical prototype solutions while coordinating with support functions (IT, facilities, logistics) to keep engineering work unblocked.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational needs into mechanical requirements, concepts, and prototype plans.
• Design and detail prototype parts and assemblies using CAD.
• Perform basic engineering analysis and trade studies.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, build instructions, test plans, test results).
• Assemble, integrate, and troubleshoot mechanical subsystems in coordination with cross-functional team members.
• Plan and execute test activities and redesign cycles, documenting issues, corrective actions, and outcomes.
• Improve prototyping workflows to increase reliability, repeatability, safety, and speed of execution.
• Prepare fielding kits, spares, and integration hardware, capture field feedback, and incorporate lessons learned into redesign.
• Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering and program records to support reporting, traceability, and audit readiness.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibility for personnel. However, the employee is expected to provide mentorship, guidance, and task-level oversight for entry-level engineering staff or interns when present.