ADGE Senior Mechanical Engineer; On-Site

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MA131:
Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USAtime type:
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** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** MA131:
Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
** Security Clearance:
** DoD Clearance:
Secret Department Overview:

The Air Defense Ground Equipment Mechanical Design Department is responsible for the mechanical design, development, and integration of critical defense platform systems. This includes radar and communications shelters, electronic subsystems, launchers, hardware integration, and system interconnects.

We are currently seeking a motivated and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Ground Equipment Design Team. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, mechanical hardware design experience, system integration skills, and a strong background in program execution and production support.

Role is an On-Site role in Tewksbury or Andover, MA

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and document components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense systems in accordance with system requirements.

Serve as the technical focal point on small mechanical or cross-functional engineering teams within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Provide support for product integration efforts in both domestic and international factory and supplier locations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including other engineering disciplines, operations, supply chain, quality, and external suppliers to resolve technical challenges and develop effective design solutions.

Independently manage tasks and deliver on schedule, budget, and technical goals.

Participate in design reviews and conduct trade studies to support informed, sound engineering decisions.

Apply expertise in mechanical problem-solving and hardware development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.

Required

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 6 years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 3 years in mechanical equipment design and development (preferably in military or rugged environments).Experience spanning the full product lifecycle—from concept and detailed design to production and support.

Broad background in mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, or related areas.

Proficiency with CAD tools and product data management (PDM) systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Willingness to travel up to 10%, including internationally.

Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with military and commercial specifications.

Technical Expertise:

Electronic packaging design and development including Subsystems, modules, CCAs, PWBs, and Interconnects (supporting RF, digital, and power systems)
Design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies, shelters, racks, and power distribution units

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Machined parts and CNC manufacturing

Welded structure design and fabrication

Structural design and/or analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Interconnects, Cables, and Harnesses

ECAD development processes

Experience with modern manufacturing systems and reliability/failure analysis.

Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new technical challenges.

Design Tools and Processes:

Proficient in Creo CAD tools and documentation tools and Windchill PDMFamiliarity with configuration control and change management processes

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,…