Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems for high-energy laser (HEL) weapon systems supporting the U.S. Department of Defense.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Defense Systems)
Builds
Directed energy and high energy laser weapon subsystems
Domain
Defense / Directed Energy / High Energy Lasers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering principles, stress/strain analysis, thermal management, mechanics of materials, CAD design, CFD analysis, test method development, project scheduling
Preferred skills
SolidWorks expertise, design calculator usage (thermal, CoG, dynamics), RF/power systems knowledge, military specifications understanding, electro-optical systems knowledge, DoD systems engineering processes
Technologies
SolidWorks, CFD software, CAD/CAM systems
Responsibilities
Research, design, modify, and evaluate mechanical systems and components; validate vendor equipment performance through testing; conduct final system performance evaluations; lead projects to completion by developing schedules; perform site surveys and field installations; prepare engineering documentation including drawings and test data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC