Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lethality
Core
Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production, focusing on mechanical design, platform integration, modeling, simulation, and performance testing.
Role type
Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer (Warhead & Munitions)
Builds
Warhead and munitions systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Ordnance Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, CAD/PLM (NX, Teamcenter), test execution, engineering documentation, cross-functional team leadership, system safety protocols
Preferred skills
warhead design experience, ordnance/munitions system testing, production scaling, DoD Weapons Safety Board experience
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production; Develop mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical reports; Create high-fidelity prototype assemblies and assess performance through rigorous testing; Execute and manage arena, ground, flight, and system-level testing of munitions products; Develop project plans, program schedules, design-of-experiments, and coordinate safety protocols; Work with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors supporting critical design, prototype, test, and production efforts; Support the assembly and disassembly of explosive test articles and precision targets.
Seniority
Senior/Staff, hands-on IC with team leadership