Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical architecture and integration for autonomous directed-energy systems, guiding hardware from prototype through production and field deployment.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (system architecture & hands-on IC)
Builds
Autonomous directed-energy systems for counter-drone applications
Domain
Defense technology / Directed-energy systems / Hardware
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, CAD, structures, mechanisms, packaging, FEA, system integration, manufacturing scale-up, cost/mass/reliability trade-offs
Preferred skills
Electrical engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, thermal management, ruggedized equipment design
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical architecture and integration across electrical, power, embedded, and optics subsystems; Make technical decisions on challenging hardware problems from concept through production readiness; Guide hardware release and production processes in partnership with manufacturing teams; Review designs, calculations, and test results to identify risks early and maintain high engineering standards; Personally execute mechanical design work when experience can resolve a problem quickly; Mentor engineers through hands-on technical leadership and design reviews
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship