Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Lead mechanical design for spacecraft and bus from proposal through test and verification. Define mechanical requirements, produce structure and mechanism designs, perform CAD and preliminary analysis, and transition to lead teams (5–40) across design, analysis, test, and manufacturing while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting proposals for civil and military customers.

Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, test, and production of complex defense electronic systems. Create 3D models/drawings with GD&T, perform tolerance, thermal, structural, and vibration analyses, develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot manufacturing/test failures, design test equipment, and support requirements, trade studies, and new business capture in Agile hardware development.

Designs and coordinates HVAC, plumbing, piping, and specialty exhaust systems for building projects. Prepares engineering calculations, technical reports, construction documents, equipment selections, and system analyses. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, supports construction administration, reviews submittals and RFIs, participates in site visits and client meetings, mentors junior staff, and assists with proposals, estimates, project management, and client development.

Leads mechanical design and development for complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment, from concept through integration and validation. Defines requirements, interfaces, specifications, and verification criteria; evaluates design tradeoffs; coordinates cross-functional engineering work; leads testing and validation; manages technical risks; and mentors engineers. The role is an on-site position in Wilton, Connecticut, with travel up to 10%.

Designs mechanical ground support equipment for spacecraft integration, testing, and launch. Responsibilities include 3D CAD modeling, requirements definition, structural analysis, GD&T drafting, design reviews, fabrication support, proof load documentation, nonconformance resolution, and integration and test process development. The role supports vendors and end users in cleanroom and operational environments while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Designs and leads mechanical engineering work for custom automation projects. Applies advanced engineering principles, reviews technical outputs, improves designs and workflows, mentors engineers, influences project direction, and works autonomously with minimal supervision. Collaborates with teams, customers, suppliers, and international locations while supporting project delivery and quality. The role is onsite in Nashville and requires up to 20% domestic or international travel.

Provides technical stewardship and reliability support for fixed equipment, piping, flanged joints, heat exchangers, tanks, and mechanical systems at an LNG facility. Applies engineering codes and standards, performs equipment analyses using specialized software, supports maintenance and operations, manages documentation and change processes, develops plant improvement proposals, and assists with capital projects, spare-parts planning, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Lead the design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and validation of high-precision mechanical and optomechanical subsystems for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment. Develop flexure mechanisms, positioning systems, thermal and vibration control solutions, and precision interfaces. Perform FEA, structural dynamics, thermal, modal, and tolerance analyses while collaborating across engineering disciplines, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and guide precision engineering roadmaps.

Design and support mechanical launcher hardware for manufacturing and installation. Responsibilities include creating engineering drawings using GD&T, identifying procurement needs, supporting fabrication, assembly checkout and testing, resolving manufacturing issues with onsite teams and vendors, and coordinating across disciplines. The role supports evening shift operations and requires CAD modeling, PLM familiarity, machine design experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Designs complex electro-mechanical systems from concept through fabrication and testing. Conducts trade studies, prototypes solutions, develops requirements, manages technical risks, and supports detailed mechanical design. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, adapts to changing requirements, and mentors less experienced engineers. Work includes ruggedized systems, harsh environments, dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems.

Supports mechanical engineering projects under senior supervision. Responsibilities include specifying and evaluating process equipment, reviewing vendor documents, performing equipment and piping calculations, selecting piping materials, participating in client and vendor meetings, conducting field surveys, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Supports the design, analysis, integration, qualification, and production transition of precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for space-based optical communications terminals. Performs trade studies, structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses, tolerance analysis, FMEA, and reliability assessments. Contributes to component and system testing in shock, vibration, and thermal-vacuum environments, prepares design and test documentation, and collaborates with cross-functional teams under senior-engineer mentorship.

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern supporting engineering design modifications, drawings, calculations, documentation, version control, and continuous improvement projects. The intern will collaborate across teams, participate in meetings and brainstorming, apply standard engineering tools, coordinate project tasks, and develop solutions aligned with customer needs. This onsite/hybrid role is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and provides practical experience under the guidance of an Engineering Manager.

Own supplier industrialization for mechanical hardware from source selection through production ramp. Lead supplier capability assessments, DFM reviews, APQP, PPAP, FAI, process qualification, and corrective actions. Partner with engineering, procurement, and quality to improve supplier quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and manufacturability across machining, composites, additive manufacturing, welding, and electro-mechanical assembly. Apply lean manufacturing, SPC, Cpk trending, process audits, and structured root-cause methods to ensure suppliers deliver conforming hardware on schedule and at rate.

Supports preliminary design, analysis, modeling, documentation, testing, and integration of shipboard hull, machinery, fluid, and mechanical systems for a Navy surface combatant. Develops engineering calculations and system models, reviews technical documentation, supports requirements and systems engineering activities, evaluates test data, and communicates findings to multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes technical investigations, action-item tracking, engineering schedules, and periodic travel to shipyard, government, laboratory, and vendor facilities.

Design and document mechanical assemblies for thermal interface materials in semiconductor packages. Build, instrument, and test prototypes and mockups, analyze thermal and mechanical data, coordinate fabrication, document customer requirements, and support qualification activities and technical engagements. The role also contributes to product improvements and maintains organized design and test records.

Design mechanical systems and launcher hardware using CAD, conduct trade studies, generate engineering drawings, support fabrication and assembly testing, resolve production issues, coordinate with vendors, and manage technical tasks, schedules, and proposals. The role requires onsite work four days per week, occasional domestic travel, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Leads mechanical design and development for electro-mechanical and sheet metal enclosures. Creates detailed designs using NX, TeamCenter, and/or PTC Creo; analyzes mechanical and thermal requirements; applies structural analysis tools; supports thermal management and system-level optimization; and collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve design and performance challenges.

Leads mechanical engineering design for building construction and renovation projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and controls. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, delegates work, manages project budgets and schedules, resolves design issues, conducts site inspections, prepares technical documentation, ensures code compliance, and communicates with clients and stakeholders. Mentors junior engineers, supports quality control and continuous improvement, maintains industry relationships, and contributes to business development and technical growth.

Design custom industrial machinery, automation equipment, robotic tooling, fixtures, and mechanical systems from concept through commissioning. Create CAD models, manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and engineering documentation using GD&T and design-for-manufacturing principles. Support fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while collaborating with manufacturing, controls, suppliers, project management, and technicians.

Design and analyze primary and secondary structures for human-rated space stations. Develop mechanical designs, manufacturing drawings, test plans, and operational concepts while accounting for loads, vibrations, thermal effects, and other environments. Lead subsystem interface trades, support hardware through manufacturing and testing, and collaborate with fabricators and technicians to improve designs, processes, and resolve issues.

Leads mechanical design for building projects, including system analysis, specifications, BIM modeling, calculations, documentation, coordination, quality control, cost estimating, and constructability reviews. Manages multiple projects, mentors junior staff, coordinates with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors, and supports project scope, budgets, staffing, and schedules. Projects span higher education, K–12, laboratories, industrial facilities, offices, utilities, and community spaces.

Design and support electromechanical components and systems for medical imaging equipment, including surgical tables, C-arms, motion systems, structural assemblies, and tooling. Create SolidWorks models, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation; perform structural analysis; apply DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, electrical, software, and suppliers through prototyping, testing, design release, troubleshooting, and engineering changes.

Designs mechanical systems and sheet metal components for environmental test chambers. Creates basic parts, assemblies, flat patterns, concept drawings, and engineering documentation using Inventor and AutoCAD. Releases custom chamber modifications, maintains bill of material structures, follows engineering procedures and ISO standards, and applies design-for-manufacturing principles. Works under supervision, collaborates with production and engineering teams, solves practical problems, and maintains regular physical attendance.

Provides mechanical engineering services across product development, component and assembly design, analysis, drawings, BOMs, cost estimating, production support, QA, machine programming, customer projects, and technical support for sales and customer care. Supports product improvements, engineering changes, field modifications, installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer training. Requires collaboration with production, purchasing, customers, dealers, and cross-functional teams.