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DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ

All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less
Interim Secret required prior to start
Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract
Rate: open to Negotiation
Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support hardware design, development, integration, and production for critical defense systems. This role requires a strong mix of mechanical hardware design experience, system integration capability, production support, and program execution ownership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical hardware design efforts from early concept definition through detailed design and production support

  • Develop and support mechanical designs using 3D CAD tools and product data management systems

  • Support hardware development, design reviews, prototype builds, fabrication, integration, and production readiness

  • Work with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical design, integration, and production issues

  • Support transition of mechanical hardware from engineering development into manufacturing and production environments

  • Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support technical execution

  • Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and product data throughout the hardware lifecycle

  • Provide technical direction and support for mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment packaging

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline

  • 5–10 years of mechanical engineering, mechanical hardware design, or related product development experience

  • Proven experience supporting concept definition, detailed design, transition to production, and production support

  • Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design tools

  • Experience with product data management tools or configuration-controlled design environments

  • Strong mechanical design, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies

  • Experience with shelter assemblies, equipment packaging, or power distribution equipment

  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or production hardware programs

  • Prior leadership of small to mid-sized technical teams

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

  • Self-driven technical leader with strong ownership of design execution and production support

 

 

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