Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive technical solutions of next-gen and novel defense platforms
• Design, integrate, and iterate mechanical solutions for armament systems, support equipment, safety-critical hardware, avionics, and for flight hardware
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver results from concept through field deployment
• Develop Solutions from concept to deployment
• Generate technical data packages
• Work hands on with equipment
• Generating execution strategies and executing those strategies

Qualifications

• 10 years or more of mechanical design experience with growing technical and leadership responsibility
• Proven background in the defense industry, including weapons systems integration, support equipment, or weapons development
• Familiarity with bomb racks, missile launchers, and other safety-critical mechanical assemblies is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-consequence, fast-paced environments
• Ambition to grow as a technical and organizational leader in a company redefining the defense landscape

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PHD Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
• Certified in 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
• Proficient in data management systems (Windchill preferred)
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
• Performing trade studies

Desired Skills

• Mechanism Design: Expertise in the design and analysis of mechanisms (linkages, cams, gears, springs, etc.)
• Kinematic Analysis: Proficiency in kinematic analysis techniques, including motion simulation and analysis software (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS, ANSYS Motion)
• Airborne Hardware: Demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, and testing of airborne hardware, considering factors such as weight, size, environmental conditions, aerodynamic and inertial forces.