Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Provide technical leadership and oversight for 24/7 operation of central utility mechanical systems at a multi-building R&D/manufacturing campus. Drive reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, lifecycle management, capital project execution, regulatory compliance (cGMP/GxP), supplier oversight, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, reliable utilities supporting laboratory and manufacturing operations.

Lead mechanical engineering for facilities projects: design HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, controls and DDC systems; manage consultants and contractors; develop standards and strategies; review designs for code compliance; mentor staff; support maintenance and commissioning; ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production of complex defense electronic systems. Create 3D models/drawings, perform tolerance, thermal, structural, modal analyses, develop test plans, troubleshoot manufacturing/test issues, and ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance while collaborating across disciplines.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will lead a team in conducting structural and vibration analysis, CFD modeling, and collaborate across engineering disciplines for aerospace hardware design and testing.

Perform hands-on mechanical design, analysis, and integration for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment across the product lifecycle. Create CAD models and GD&T drawings, validate designs via calculations/FEA, collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program teams, and provide technical support during testing and field operations.

Lead design and execution of mechanical and structural test plans, build and operate hydraulic test fixtures, integrate and calibrate sensors, automate data collection and analysis with Python, produce technical reports, perform CAD design and collaborate across engineering teams to validate hardware performance.

Design, build, and execute vibration, modal, structural, and environmental test programs. Develop instrumented measurement systems, perform shaker and MIL-STD testing, collect and analyze data, validate FEA models, troubleshoot structural issues, maintain calibrated test equipment, and produce test plans and technical reports to inform mechanical design decisions.

Lead architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs. Own 3D CAD routing, analysis, prototypes, and testing. Perform electrical and environmental reliability analysis, integrate with avionics/systems/manufacturing, and mentor engineers to establish harness design best practices.

Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and testing of rugged Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for next-gen UAS. Create CAD models and drawings, perform structural/thermal/fatigue analyses, integrate with aircraft systems, oversee manufacturing and supplier coordination, and support flight test campaigns to meet military and aviation standards.

Design and develop structural and mechanism systems for autonomous UAV launch/recovery. Create CAD models, perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA, prototype and test mechanisms, support pre-production and flight testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and improve design processes and configuration management.

Lead mechanical design of ground support equipment (GSE) for next-gen UAS: create CAD models and drawings, perform structural/thermal/fatigue analysis, oversee prototyping and testing, integrate with aircraft systems, support flight tests, and develop documentation for field sustainment.

Lead mechanical design and spatial integration of secondary support structures and subsystem installations for aerospace vehicles. Develop CAD models, installation drawings, routing solutions (EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, pneumatic), perform fitment and tolerance analyses, define installation strategies, support procurement/fabrication and prototype builds, and coordinate across manufacturing, structures, avionics, systems, and test teams through design reviews and BOM management.

Develop and execute mechanical and structural test plans for launch and recovery vehicle systems. Design and build test fixtures with hydraulic actuation, integrate and calibrate sensors, automate data acquisition and processing in Python, perform FEA and data analysis, generate technical reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate designs and ensure manufacturability and safety.

Lead mechanical test design, build, and operation of fixtures and hydraulic systems. Integrate and calibrate sensors, automate tests with Python, perform FEA and CAD design, analyze test data, and produce technical reports to inform hardware design and ensure structural performance and durability.

Design, analyze, and integrate mechanical systems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment across the full product lifecycle. Create CAD models and GD&T-compliant drawings, perform engineering calculations and FEA, support testing and field operations, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to deliver reliable, buildable systems.

Design and develop complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous UAVs. Own concept-to-release design, perform kinematic and structural analyses, run preliminary FEA, prototype and test mechanisms, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and support pre-production builds and flight testing.

Design, build, and run mechanical test systems to validate structural performance and durability. Integrate and calibrate sensors, automate data collection and analysis with Python, lead CAD design in Siemens NX, perform FEA, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver test reports and design feedback while supporting lab safety and continuous improvement.

Design and test wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs. Perform electrical and environmental analysis, prototype and test harnesses, and collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration and reliability.

Lead supplier development for machined parts: audit and improve supplier processes, perform on-site quality investigations, support NPI, provide technical guidance on specifications and manufacturing, monitor supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks to enable scalable aerospace production.

Lead mechanical design of rugged, deployable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for next-generation UAS. Create CAD models and drawings, perform structural/thermal/fatigue analyses, run trade studies, oversee prototyping and testing, develop technical documentation, collaborate with manufacturing/suppliers, and support flight test campaigns to meet military and aviation standards.

Lead full-cycle design, analysis, manufacture, and test of Terran R flight mechanisms (stage separation, fairing, landing gear, actuators). Perform trade studies, define requirements, integrate subsystems with additive primary structures, and collaborate with vehicle, loads, avionics, and manufacturing teams to deliver hardware on time and budget.

Design and develop tools and automation equipment to support manufacturing, collaborating with various teams and managing projects throughout the production cycle.

Design and develop tools and automation equipment for manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to optimize production processes for the Terran R vehicle.

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop tools and automation solutions for manufacturing, collaborating closely with various engineering teams.

The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop flight hardware for missile defense and hypersonic vehicles, leading mechanical integration, creating structural designs, and ensuring compliance with defense standards.