Job Description:We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer who can lead complex hardware efforts from concept through deployment. This individual will own mechanical design while integrating electronics, RF systems, and composite structures into cohesive, field-ready platforms. You should be comfortable operating as a technical lead and driving cross-functional execution.
What you'll do:- Lead mechanical design and integration for airborne or ruggedized systems, from concept through production.
- Own system-level packaging of electronics, including radios, antennas, PCBAs, and harnessing.
- Design and integrate components into composite and metallic structures.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across electrical, RF, manufacturing, and test teams.
- Serve as project lead on select programs, managing scope, schedule, and technical execution.
- Perform and guide analyses including structural, thermal, and environmental considerations.
- Create and review CAD models, drawings, and release packages for production.
- Support prototype builds, integration, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.
- Ensure designs meet reliability, manufacturability, and performance requirements.
Required qualifications;- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Strong experience with CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
- Proven ability to take products from concept to production.
- Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.
- Demonstrated ownership of projects or subsystems with minimal oversight.
Preferred qualifications:- Experience integrating electronics into mechanical systems, including:
- Radios, antennas, and RF components.
- PCBAs and embedded electronics.
- Familiarity with wiring and cable systems, including coax, RF cables, and harness design (e.g., RG-series, RMA considerations).
- Experience designing for composite structures and hybrid assemblies (composite + metal).
- Understanding of thermal management for electronics (heat dissipation, airflow, conduction paths).
- Knowledge of grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
- Experience with ground support equipment (GSE) design or test infrastructure.
- Familiarity with environmental requirements (vibration, shock, temperature, ingress).
- Experience working closely with RF or electrical engineering teams on system integration.
- Hands-on build, integration, and troubleshooting experience.
Leadership expectations:- Act as a technical lead for projects or subsystems.
- Drive design reviews and decision-making.
- Mentor junior engineers and elevate team capability.
- Balance speed and rigor in a fast-paced development environment.
$130,000 - $200,000 a year
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
