Mechanical Engineer

Turn Around Factor, a manufacturing & engineering firm in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to work on cutting-edge lithium battery, aerospace, and shipboard projects . This position will report directly to TAF's Principal Investigator for these R&D efforts. This role will include:

• Design & development of prototypes & products in a startup-like environment
• Designing and manufacturing lithium battery packs, chargers, and safety equipment
• Designing and manufacturing aerospace and shipboard parts
• Metrology, materials analysis, and mechanical testing to verify fit and performance
• Reverse engineering of legacy parts to develop modern replacements
• Working hands‑on & remotely with assembly technicians to build large‑scale prototypes
• Manufacturing operations analysis and design for manufacturing

This position is a mix of remote and on‑site work in Richmond, Virginia with flexible hours. At least 30 hours per week must be during US‑Eastern Time business hours (9-5ET). You must be able to work on site in the Richmond, Virginia area, as required. Days on site will vary based on project needs with more remote work possible during design phases followed by mostly on‑site work during prototyping and integration phases.

Hours on‑site are flexible with 24 hour facility access.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Early career $60,000 to $90,000. Experienced level $90,000 to $120,000. Benefits include 4% 401(k) match, 11 Federal holidays, paid time off, and group health/vision/dental insurance offerings. This position is full time.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Prior experience with a 3D CAD package (e.g., Solidworks, OnShape, Inventor, etc.)
• Prior experience designing and building at least one prototype or project involving mechanical and electrical components
• Demonstrated experience working on integrated multi-disciplinary teams to design and build complex projects

• Experience analyzing and developing customer/functional requirements and developing engineering requirements
• Experience with manufacturing operations
• Experience with design for manufacturing, plastics design, and composites design
• Experience with Git version control & working with a development team
• Experience with Python
• Experience using Linux on the desktop including Ubuntu and Debian

This position will require access to technical data that is export controlled. To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.