Senior Mechanical Engineer

Highlights

• Lead mechanical development of next-gen cooled infrared imaging systems.
• Own hardware from concept generation through real-world deployment.
• Build prototypes and transition successful projects into production.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives owning complex hardware end-to-end. You apply first-principles thinking, love prototyping and debugging, and want to build mission-critical infrared systems for defense.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or MS with 8+ years in design, hardware or integrated product development and testing
• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project
• Proficiency in CAD tools with ability to create high-quality engineering drawings to industry standards
• Strong skills in material selection, component sizing, system design and troubleshooting
• Ability to navigate Change Control processes for in-production hardware
• Understanding of thermal and structural analysis
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding and 3D printing
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Ability to drive projects from concept to completion