Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Perform mechanical and electromechanical design, analysis, integration, and documentation for military, government, and commercial products. Create 3D models and drawings, support RCCA and failure analysis, conduct thermal/structural analyses, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support prototyping, testing, production transition, and maintain compliance with government/export controls.

Designs, analyzes, documents, and validates ruggedized electro-mechanical electronic equipment for military applications. Supports requirements, concept, detailed design, production, and environmental test phases; leads small teams, presents at design reviews, and provides factory/supplier support and change incorporation. Works on cross-functional teams and contributes to process improvement and knowledge transfer.

Design and document ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. Create and update CAD models, engineering drawings, and library parts. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems engineers and manufacturing/quality teams to support producibility, machining, and ASME-compliant drawing practices.

Design, develop, test, and sustain mechanical/aerospace products and components for military avionics and defense platforms. Create 3D CAD models and drawings, perform structural/thermal/dynamic analyses, support fabrication, test, installation, and maintenance, present design status at reviews, and lead design activities across the system lifecycle.

Design and release custom busbar assemblies and tap-off boxes for data centers using 2D/3D SolidWorks models and detailed drawings. Produce BOMs and manufacturing instructions, ensure compliance with industry standards, support prototype trials and mass-production releases, collaborate with project management and manufacturing, and resolve production design issues.

Lead design, analysis, build, test, and integration of pressurized/unpressurized flight structures. Define requirements, support production ramp and qualification test campaigns, collaborate with propulsion, avionics, loads/dynamics and thermal teams, and ensure manufacturability and flightworthiness of launch vehicle hardware.

Lead development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment. Apply advanced thermal/structural/microelectronics/opto-mechanical skills across product lifecycle, manage schedule/budget, lead teams, interface with stakeholders, and contribute to knowledge transfer and process improvements. On-site in Rolling Meadows, IL with security clearance requirements.

Design, analyze, build, test, and integrate composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) and mounts from concept through production. Lead supplier engagement, DFM, test planning, qualification campaigns, structural sizing, and cross-functional collaboration to demonstrate flightworthiness.

Design and develop opto-mechanical hardware for spacecraft optical systems, including lens barrels, telescope structures, mounts, baffles, and precision mechanisms. Create CAD models, drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and test fixtures while collaborating with optical engineers to ensure alignment, stability, manufacturability, and qualification for launch and on-orbit environments.

Design, research, and develop mechanical engineering products for production; assess aging weapons systems and identify field monitoring solutions; perform CAD modeling (NX/Teamcenter); collaborate with systems and electrical engineers to capture requirements; plan tasks, conduct peer reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Design and develop mechanical engineering products for production supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Perform CAD modeling (Siemens NX), assess aging weapons systems, collaborate with systems and electrical engineers, capture requirements, plan tasks, conduct peer reviews, and mentor junior engineers. May support sustainment, production, and field monitoring solutions.

Lead mechanical engineer responsible for spacecraft structural and thermal analysis, CAD modeling and drawings, test planning and oversight, AIT support, supplier/customer mechanical interface management, and delivering analysis, verification, and documentation to spaceflight standards.

Lead concept development, design, integration, and testing of undersea hardware. Translate customer requirements into manufacturable system solutions, support design-for-manufacturing and production processes, and collaborate across teams to resolve complex engineering problems.

Design and integrate flight test instrumentation hardware from concept to system installation. Develop cable interfaces, data acquisition hardware, and sensors for stress, thermal, vibration, and displacement measurements. Lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, procure hardware, manage vendors and fabrication, and support assembly and installation on test vehicles.

Lead R&D and assess maturity of marine/offshore technologies (carbon capture, CO2 transport, low‑carbon fuels, renewables). Establish guidance and classification requirements, support technical queries on onboard mechanical systems, publish/present technical work, and participate in industry societies.

Design, develop, and commission custom automation and manufacturing equipment. Create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, perform mechanical analysis, support commissioning, troubleshoot on the plant floor, and drive continuous improvement to improve reliability, safety, and production efficiency.

Design and develop power package mechanical assemblies and enclosures using 2D/3D CAD, create drawings and BOMs, collaborate with departments and third-party engineers, troubleshoot mechanical issues, ensure safety and quality, and prepare fabrication/assembly documentation.

Lead mechanical design from concept through production, create and review 3D models and GD&T drawings, perform engineering analyses (FEA/CFD), develop/execute test and validation plans, drive design reviews and DFMEA, support prototyping and production transition, resolve field/production issues and CAPA, manage project technical scope/schedule, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with suppliers.

Design, develop, and support MDT Totco surface products (sensors, gas detection, data acquisition and control). Support full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and sustaining engineering, perform analysis, testing, validation, field testing at customer sites, create and maintain CAD drawings and documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing.

Design and develop solids control and waste management equipment using mechanical engineering principles. Perform FEA/CFD simulation, material selection, testing, validation, root cause analysis, and support product lifecycle and field reliability efforts while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring junior engineers.

Design, fabricate, install, start up, and troubleshoot custom machinery (including CNC winders). Produce detailed SolidWorks/AutoCAD fabrication drawings and BOMs, perform structural/thermal calculations and FEA, collaborate on automation/PLC integration, prototype processes, manage vendors, and support installation and maintenance. Travel overnight and internationally required.

Perform mechanical engineering tasks including design, drawing review, prototyping, testing, and mechanical system analysis. Use AutoCAD/SolidWorks, support lab/manufacturing, manage projects, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and safety requirements while collaborating across teams.

Design and develop mechanical systems for autonomous mobile robots, integrate mechanical designs with electrical and software teams, create cargo handling and storage hardware, transition prototypes to production-ready models, and improve electro-mechanical reliability for scalable manufacturing.

Design and lead process-mechanical tasks for industrial water/wastewater projects: prepare drawings, P&IDs, calculations, specifications, reports, coordinate disciplines, support construction, perform site evaluations and field testing.

Lead mechanical design and production transition for rugged autonomous ground vehicles. Own subsystems from concept through prototype, testing, refinement, and production release. Design components and assemblies, support fabrication and integration, resolve cross-discipline issues, develop test plans, and collaborate with electrical, software, and systems teams to ensure reliability, manufacturability, and field supportability.