Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers supporting aircraft modification, system integration, and test activities.
• Oversee the creation, review, and approval of mechanical engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, analysis reports, test procedures).
• Guide trade studies, materials selection, tolerance analyses, and stress analyses to ensure optimal solutions balancing performance, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Partner with systems, electrical, and test engineering leads to ensure seamless integration and validation of multidisciplinary solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FAA, DoD, etc.).
• Support configuration management, change control, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• You Must Have:
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Extensive experience in advanced mechanical design and analysis principles.
• Recognized contributions to the field of mechanical engineering with published research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• A proven technical leader with deep expertise in aircraft mechanical systems and a passion for mentoring and inspiring engineering teams.
• A strategic thinker, comfortable making high-impact decisions and guiding teams through complex challenges.
• A highly effective communicator, adept at interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, and customers.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

• We Prefer:
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design and integration for aircraft modification and test programs.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and environmental control systems.
• Proficiency in CATIA and other mechanical engineering analysis tools.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Must have extensive experience in advanced mechanical design and analysis principles.
• Must have recognized contributions to the field of mechanical engineering with published research.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Must have experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Must have experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Must have a proven technical leader with deep expertise in aircraft mechanical systems and a passion for mentoring and inspiring engineering teams.
• Must have a strategic thinker, comfortable making high-impact decisions and guiding teams through complex challenges.
• Must have a highly effective communicator, adept at interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, and customers.
• Must have a commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based upon performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

• Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Varies based on project needs.