Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R5482)
Core
Lead mechanical design and integration for airborne or ruggedized systems, from concept through production.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (airborne/ruggedized systems)
Builds
Airborne or ruggedized hardware platforms integrating electronics, RF, and composite structures
Domain
Defense technology / Aeronautics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, System-level packaging, CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo), Cross-functional collaboration, Project management, Structural/thermal/environmental analysis
Preferred skills
Electronics integration (RF, antennas, PCBAs), Composite structure design, Thermal management, EMI/EMC considerations, Ground support equipment design, Environmental testing (vibration, shock, ingress), Hands-on build and troubleshooting
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and integration for airborne or ruggedized systems, Own system-level packaging of electronics, Design and integrate components into composite and metallic structures, Drive cross-functional collaboration across electrical, RF, manufacturing, and test teams, Serve as project lead on select programs, Perform and guide analyses including structural, thermal, and environmental considerations, Create and review CAD models, drawings, and release packages for production, Support prototype builds, integration, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments
Seniority
Staff, technical lead & mentorship