Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! K 's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. K  is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong CAD proficiency and leadership experience to join our growing team of engineers supporting cutting-edge defense programs.

The successful candidate will lead mechanical design efforts and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop commercial systems and components.

Innovative Projects: K 's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment:
Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work:
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment:

• Location:
  
  On-site R&D Lab, (
  * No Telework/hybrid arrangements available)
• Work hours:
  
  , with some overtime, based on mission needs
• Travel Requirements: 5-10%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

Basic Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through final production.
• Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products and systems to meet operational and performance requirements.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to develop structural components.
• Solve technical design problems and perform system-level design analyses.
• Develop mechanical and structural layouts using CAD tools.
• Conduct feasibility and performance testing on components and systems.
• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.
• Work closely with a small team to execute fast paced, short timeline projects, both individually and as a team.

Required Qualifications:

• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience performing mechanical design on complex systems.
• Experience leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics packaging, including thermal and structural considerations.
• Familiarity with Space Flight hardware.
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle from concept to production.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with Solidworks CAD/CAM tools in 3D modeling
• Experience in developing 3D models and drawings for fabrication and machining
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you are excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together.