Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems and components that support mission-focused hardware solutions. This full-time, on-site role in the Greater Seattle Area involves owning mechanical design from concept through production manufacturing, including requirements definition, CAD modeling, analysis, prototyping, testing, DOE, and design iteration. Must have experience in electronic packaging of PCB and FPC within enclosures.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in mechanical engineering in product development
• Expert in 3D CAD, OnShape/Creo/SolidWorks and can manage complex parts & assemblies
• Lead Design Engineer on multiple high-volume, mass-manufactured electro-mechanical products taken through to launch — demonstrable ownership from concept to volume production
• Engineering consultancy or client-services experience — comfortable quoting work, developing product specifications, documenting design history, and working directly with external clients and partners
• Experience designing under quality standards such as AS91xx, SAE, ISO or other highly-regulated environments
• Vigilant frequently designs and consults for partners developing regulated devices, so prior defense or aerospace hardware experience is expected
• Demonstrated ability to create production data sets that fully define manufacturing requirements
• Proven examples of designing to meet budgets and rigid timelines
• Able to work on numerous projects concurrently and navigate shifting requirements
• Able to self-manage and work directly with clients, vendors, and design teams
• Strength in predictive modeling, including FEA and tolerance analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development, validation, and support lifecycle for a complex vertical product
• Ability to meet Vigilant Engineering customer and/or government security screening and background check requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct consumer electronics experience (strong plus), including circuit design, PCB layout, component specification, and sourcing
• Thorough knowledge of injection molding tooling, metal design, handheld electronics, and computer design
• Experience in automation, mechatronics, and kinematic assemblies
• Product test design, documentation, and implementation
• PFMEA, DFMEA, RC/FA, and compliance experience
• Master's degree in an engineering-related field
• Experience in domestic and overseas manufacturing
• Demonstrated end-to-end product development experience, from early design through shipping and support of real-world customers