Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Senior mechanical engineering leadership for autonomous, field-deployed directed energy systems, guiding hardware from architecture through production readiness and field use.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Autonomous directed energy systems for field deployment
Domain
Defense technology / Directed energy / Hardware systems
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, full-system integration, CAD, structures, mechanisms, packaging, ruggedized hardware design, FEA, manufacturing scale-up, thermal management, military-grade qualification
Preferred skills
Electrical/power electronics/embedded systems judgment, beam-directing mechanisms, high-power thermal management
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Own mechanical architecture and lead integration with electrical, power, embedded, and optics disciplines; Make technical decisions on complex hardware problems from concept through production readiness; Guide hardware release and production processes in partnership with manufacturing; Review designs, analysis, and documentation to identify risks early and maintain strong engineering standards; Perform hands-on engineering work to resolve challenging problems; Make design and manufacturing tradeoffs across cost, mass, reliability, schedule, and field performance; Share technical expertise through hands-on mentorship and design collaboration
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship