Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

• Lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems, ensuring reliability and performance in challenging environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components seamlessly.
• Perform and oversee simulations, including FEA, thermal, and vibration analyses, to optimize designs.
• Guide prototype development and ensure designs meet production and regulatory standards.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, simulation reports, and validation protocols.
• Mentor engineering teams to enhance technical capabilities and foster innovation.
• Identify and mitigate mechanical risks through proactive design reviews and strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical engineering practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and validate mechanical architectures for high-reliability systems in compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct advanced simulations to predict and address potential failure modes effectively.
• Ensure electromechanical integration aligns with system requirements and enhances performance.
• Lead structural qualification and environmental testing to validate product durability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production-ready and cost-effective.
• Promote Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles throughout development.
• Mentor and support engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Conduct and lead cross-functional design reviews to ensure project success.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for high-reliability systems.
• Proficiency in simulation tools like ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation for structural and thermal analyses.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-810 standards and electromechanical integration.
• Experience with prototype development and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Solid foundation in fluid dynamics, thermal management, and heat transfer principles.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and high-stakes design decisions.