DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer with Security Clearance
All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less Interim Secret required prior to start

Employment type:

Full Time W-2 or Contract Rate: open to Negotiation Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Schedule:

Full-time, onsite

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required

Role Overview We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support hardware design, development, integration, and production for critical defense systems. This role requires a strong mix of mechanical hardware design experience, system integration capability, production support, and program execution ownership.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical hardware design efforts from early concept definition through detailed design and production support
* Develop and support mechanical designs using 3D CAD tools and product data management systems
* Support hardware development, design reviews, prototype builds, fabrication, integration, and production readiness
* Work with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical design, integration, and production issues
* Support transition of mechanical hardware from engineering development into manufacturing and production environments
* Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support technical execution
* Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and product data throughout the hardware lifecycle
* Provide technical direction and support for mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment packaging

Required Qualifications
* Active Secret security clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
* 5-10 years of mechanical engineering, mechanical hardware design, or related product development experience
* Proven experience supporting concept definition, detailed design, transition to production, and production support
* Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design tools
* Experience with product data management tools or configuration-controlled design environments
* Strong mechanical design, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment Desired Qualifications
* Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies
* Experience with shelter assemblies, equipment packaging, or power distribution equipment
* Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or production hardware programs
* Prior leadership of small to mid-sized technical teams
* Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
* Self-driven technical leader with strong ownership of design execution and production support #cj