Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for high-reliability systems in regulated domains, ensuring structural robustness and durability under extreme conditions.
• Develop mechanical architectures for electromechanical systems, integrating sensors, actuators, and control systems with precision.
• Perform advanced simulations to predict and mitigate failure modes, including FEA, modal, vibration, shock, and thermal analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Guide prototype builds and ensure designs meet production standards without compromising performance.
• Author comprehensive mechanical design documentation, including drawings, simulation reports, and validation protocols.
• Mentor engineering teams, elevating mechanical design standards across the organization.
• Identify mechanical risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and lead high-level design reviews.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Own mechanical architecture for systems meeting MIL-STD-810 requirements, ensuring structural reliability in harsh environments.
• Perform critical evaluations of mechanical simulations to address real-world challenges and ensure design integrity.
• Drive electromechanical integration, ensuring precise alignment for sensors, actuators, and wiring systems.
• Lead structural qualification, environmental testing, and failure analysis for safety-critical products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production-ready while maintaining performance standards.
• Enforce Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Conduct cross-functional design reviews and implement strategies to mitigate mechanical risks effectively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a top-tier institution; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience delivering complex mechanical systems in high-reliability domains.
• Proficiency in structural, vibration, shock, and thermal simulations using tools like ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Deep knowledge of MIL-STD-810 requirements and electromechanical integration principles.
• Experience with prototype development, additive manufacturing, and complex assemblies.
• Strong foundation in fluid dynamics, thermal management, and heat transfer.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver high-consequence design decisions.