DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer
Job in
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85718, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Associates Systems LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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
- 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
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