Mechanical Engineer III

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design, development, testing, and production transition of advanced electromechanical systems for defense and aerospace applications. In this role, you drive structural and mechanical design efforts from initial concept through prototype testing, validation, and manufacturing release. You work in a fast-paced, hands‑on R&D environment, contribute innovative ideas across multiple concurrent projects, and develop practical engineering solutions for vehicle-mounted systems, sensors, radar platforms, weapon systems, and other mission‑critical hardware while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Design and develop mechanical and structural components, assemblies, brackets, mounts, chassis, enclosures, and support structures for defense and aerospace applications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and supporting documentation using Creo, applying GD&T and sound drafting practices.
• Perform engineering analysis to support design decisions, including structural calculations and stress analysis for critical components and assemblies.
• Support prototype builds by providing clear documentation, resolving design issues, and participating in hands‑on assembly and fit checks.
• Lead and participate in design verification, testing, qualification, and validation activities to ensure products meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to transition designs into production, including design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and manufacturing release.
• Participate actively in design reviews, present technical concepts, and provide recommendations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop mechanical solutions for vehicle‑mounted systems, LRUs (Line Replaceable Units), radar equipment, weapon systems, and related mechanical structures.
• Support integration efforts involving manned and unmanned vehicle platforms, ensuring mechanical interfaces and structural integrity are properly addressed.
• Investigate product failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective design improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to ensure compliance with customer needs, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Interpret and apply military specifications and standards (MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC) and related engineering requirements in mechanical designs and documentation.
• Work across multiple concurrent development programs, manage shifting priorities, and maintain progress on key deliverables in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and stress engineering subject matter experts to develop integrated solutions.
• Contribute to new product development and IRAD projects by helping define requirements and specifications, not just executing against established requirements.
• Present new concepts and design ideas in collaborative engineering environments and incorporate feedback into refined design solutions.
• Support products from concept through production release, ensuring continuity of design intent and documentation at each phase.
• Engage in hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and iterative improvement of prototypes and early‑stage hardware.
• Apply strong mechanical intuition and practical engineering judgment to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on structural or mechanical design.
• Proficiency with Creo CAD…