Principal/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end mechanical design, development, and integration of advanced missile and UAV launcher systems for solid rocket motor effectors, turbine-powered UAVs, and electrically powered UAV systems across mobile ground and maritime platforms.
Role type
Principal/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Launcher systems supporting solid rocket motor effectors, turbine-powered UAVs, and electrically powered UAV systems
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Missile Systems, UAVs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical architecture and integration, Structural design, Mechanisms and actuation systems, Ruggedized hardware design, Electro-mechanical integration, System safety principles, Military standards compliance, CAD tools proficiency, Interface control documents, Hazard analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hardware test execution, System-level requirements allocation, Commercial FEA/multiphysics simulation, Manufacturing and assembly processes, Prototyping and additive manufacturing, Military-style connectors
Technologies
SolidWorks, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD codes, COMSOL, mil-circular 38999, ARINC, micro-D
Responsibilities
Own mechanical architecture and integration of launcher systems across multiple platforms, Define and manage mechanical and electro-mechanical interfaces, Develop solutions for environmental protection and blast/thermal effects, Ensure compliance with safety interlock requirements and launch sequencing, Design mechanical safing features and contribute to system-level hazard analyses, Lead integration of launcher systems onto mobile ground and maritime platforms, Support production transition, configuration control, and fielded system sustainment
Seniority
Principal/Senior Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership
