Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace) - Lanham, MD

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and mechanisms, performing trade studies and engineering analyses to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Create detailed mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards and program requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware integration, assembly, verification, and testing activities
• Work with external suppliers and vendors to define technical requirements, review designs, and monitor development progress
• Support environmental and qualification testing including vibration, thermal, and other performance evaluations while analyzing and documenting results
• Investigate hardware anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability
• Define and validate mechanical interfaces between components and subsystems
• Present technical data, design updates, and test results during internal and customer design reviews
• Identify opportunities for design innovation, process improvements, and implementation of new technologies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or hardware development supporting complex systems
• Familiarity with engineering analysis methods including finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and engineering documentation management
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, product development, and system integration
• Experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle from design through testing and delivery preferred
• Aerospace, space systems, defense, or other high-performance industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline, Advanced degree preferred

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 depending on experience + RSUs

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO (unlimited after 90 days)
• Sick Leave as required by law
• Holidays

Clearance Level

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Location

100% onsite in Lanham, MD