Senior Staff Engineer

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER for a client in Wilmington, MA.

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace sensing technology?

We’re seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to serve as a technical leader in the development of advanced electromechanical sensors and fluid management solutions used in some of the world’s most demanding aerospace environments. In this role, you’ll guide next-generation designs from concept through certification while mentoring engineers and advancing the organization’s engineering excellence.

You’ll be part of a global, multi-site engineering organization known for delivering highly reliable, high-performance sensing solutions where precision, durability, and innovation are critical.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will lead the design, development, testing, and certification of aerospace-grade sensing technologies, including:

• Pressure sensors and MEMS-based sensing solutions
• High-temperature thermocouples and RTDs
• Speed sensors and cabling assemblies
• Fuel, lube oil, hydraulic, and wastewater level and temperature sensors
• Fuel gauging systems, flowmeters, and flow switches

You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver robust, certified products that meet stringent aerospace requirements.

Lead end-to-end sensor design activities, from concept through production and certification

Mentor and coach early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices

Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop and deploy new technologies

Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using Solid Works
, including material selection and manufacturing methods

Author and review technical documentation such as design reports, FMEAs, test procedures, and qualification reports

Perform structural, thermal, fatigue, and dimensional analyses using hand calculations and FEA

Support proposal and bid activities through technical specification review and feasibility assessments

Serve as a technical authority in design reviews, ensuring rigor, quality, and compliance

Drive continuous improvement of the Design Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years of experience designing electromechanical sensing devices in a regulated industry (aerospace strongly preferred)
• Proven experience with MEMS pressure sensor design, testing, and compensation
• Experience designing for high-temperature, high-vibration, and harsh environments
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and components (including awareness of DO-178 software considerations)
• Proficiency in Solid Works 2020 or newer; experience with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., ARAS Innovator)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to  .

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.