Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Targeting & Sensing Systems
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