Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Westminster, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: June 8, 2026
• Pay Rate: $60.00–$65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

This position is for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role supporting research and new product development in the client's Mission Systems Division (MSD). The engineer performs tasks including design, analysis, risk management, planning, and coordination with other technical functions and program management related to all work within the scope of assigned projects. The engineer often acts as a technical leader for large projects or multiple smaller projects.

They will contribute effectively towards team goals and influence those within their function and beyond to meet the needs of internal and external customers. A successful candidate will need knowledge and have prior experience of Aerospace new product introduction methods and high-pressure pneumatic or hydraulic systems and components. Experience in relatable industries and domains will also be considered.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineers work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and are responsible for successful execution of research, design, development, testing and certification activities, including:

• Coordinate and execute product design activities in accordance with project cost and schedule constraints.
• Develop conceptual designs into a mature product solution.
• Manage technical risk through exhaustive identification, prioritization of risk mitigation activities, and data driven design changes where appropriate.
• Develop engineering standards and design guides to support continuous improvement of the relevant engineering domain.
• Work to Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles including careful management of Critical to Quality requirements through the design lifecycle, rigorous knowledge building of the design space, understanding of the effects of manufacturing variation, and design for manufacturing and assembly to meet product recurring cost targets.
• Work directly with internal and external customers, suppliers, project engineers, design engineers, test engineers, sustainment engineers, Centers of Excellence, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, program management, and other functions to develop systems and products.
• Coach junior engineers within the incumbent's specified domain.

• Demonstrated technical leadership skills working with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work mostly autonomously but with some oversight from a technical leader or engineering manager.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Solid Works 3D CAD.
• Strong understanding of drawing standards and application of GD&T.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully applying several of the following engineering principles:
• Aerospace new product introduction methods, regulatory standards, regulations, and certifications.
• DFSS or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools.
• Failure investigations of technical products or systems.
• Designing for high pressure pneumatics.
• Pneumatic or hydraulic valve design.
• Valve sealing technology.
• Static and dynamic seal design.
• Oversight and comprehension of stress analysis (static, dynamic, fatigue, vibration, acceleration, etc.).
• Steady state performance modeling.
• Dynamic performance modelling (mass spring systems, acceleration, etc.).
• Electro magnetics (solenoid valves, latch valves).
• Control Systems.
• Thermodynamics.

• Design for Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution (preferred).

• Minimum of 3 years of system, product design, development, and/or production design problem resolution experience.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

26-06127 Industry: Engineering