Mechanical Design Engineer, Hardware Platform, 2+ years of experience

What you'll do

• Own components and assemblies from requirements and concept through fabrication, testing, and volume manufacturing.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawing packages; apply engineering analysis, GD&T, and tolerance-stack methods to validate designs.
• Build prototypes, execute functional tests, and work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve hardware and production issues.

What they ask for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2+ years of professional mechanical design experience taking physical hardware from concept through fabrication and functional test.
• Proficiency in parametric 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, or Creo) and modern PLM/PDM environments; working knowledge of engineering drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field; prior experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated hardware development.
• FEA proficiency or track-specific experience in ordnance, integrated electromechanical systems, or DFM/DFA.

Pay

$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Teamcenter, ASME Y14.5, Abaqus, ANSYS