Principal Mechanical Engineer, Platform Integration
Core
Design and integrate ruggedized electronics, effectors, and mission-critical hardware into ground- and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Platform Integration)
Builds
Ruggedized mechanical systems for military and commercial air operators
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical CAD, system integration, prototyping, ruggedized hardware design, structural analysis, thermal analysis, interface control documentation, military standards compliance
Preferred skills
mechanisms and actuation systems, system-level requirements allocation, commercial FEA/multiphysics simulation, manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, military-style connectors
Technologies
SolidWorks, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Architect and design mechanical structures, frames, mounts, enclosures, and mechanisms subject to shock, vibration, thermal, and environmental constraints; Lead system-level integration, qualification, and acceptance activities; Serve as primary technical hardware interface with customers, platform providers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners; Support production transition, configuration control, and fielded system sustainment
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership