DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

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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