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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Targeting & Sensing Systems

Mountain View, CA (MTV-01)💼 Full-time💰 $209,000–$209,000🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead full mechanical design lifecycle for rugged, mission-critical hardware (mounting, housings, thermal management) for a critical product already in production, driving continuous improvement and scalability for global defense capabilities.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Defense Hardware)

Builds

Ruggedized mechanical systems for mixed reality and connected warfare applications

Domain

Defense / Military Hardware / Ruggedized Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design, tolerance analysis, materials selection, CAD software proficiency, BOM management, root cause analysis, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), prototyping, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Defense or ruggedized systems background, small arms component experience, high-volume production environment experience, NX/Teamcenter proficiency, knowledge of machining/sheet metal/composites/injection molding/3D printing

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, CAD software

Responsibilities

Lead full mechanical design lifecycle from assessment to validation, drive design evolution based on operational feedback, own CAD-to-prototype pipeline, ensure robust mechanical integration across complex subsystems, serve as mechanical authority for product quality, manage engineering documentation and change management, support qualification campaigns, engage directly with warfighters in the field

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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