Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R4887)

Help design and deliver the mechanical systems that power advanced aerospace platforms from concept to real-world operation. In this role, you will own hardware development across the full product lifecycle—working hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn complex challenges into practical solutions and play a key role in bringing mission-ready technology to life.

Responsibilities

Directly contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment, including payload integrations, avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selection, transport structures, and launch & recovery systems; Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle—from early concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support—with a bias toward execution and delivery; Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real-world environments; Provide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing, demos, and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution; 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems; Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation; Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes; Experience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity; Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management

Nice to have

Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures; Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory requirements); Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing; Familiarity to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems; Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits; Equity