Mechanical Engineer

CenCore is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, prototyping, and manufacturing of secure infrastructure solutions, including modular Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, secure enclosures, and mission-critical facilities. This role transforms customer needs and broad objectives into practical, deployable solutions that support defense, intelligence, and national security customers. The Mechanical Engineer will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, from research and concept development through prototyping and design for manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can solve complex technical challenges, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and manage a broad project scope with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Research customer needs and translate broad objectives into mechanical concepts, designs, and prototypes.
• Design modular SCIF enclosures that meet applicable electromagnetic interference and sound transmission class attenuation requirements.
• Develop cooling systems for environmental and high-performance edge data center applications.
• Create modular building designs for secure infrastructure and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop prototypes and production-ready designs using design for manufacturing principles.
• Produce and refine mechanical designs using Onshape, AutoCAD, and other applicable engineering software.
• Integrate mechanical components and systems into secure enclosure and facility solutions.
• Manage assigned project tasks with limited oversight while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Complete rapid design iterations to evaluate options and identify effective technical solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts, design decisions, project needs, and risks to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical design, prototyping, and product development.
• Experience using Onshape, AutoCAD, or comparable industry design software.
• Ability to manage project tasks independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong technical problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting research and development initiatives.
• Experience applying design for manufacturing principles.
• Experience designing modular buildings, secure enclosures, SCIFs, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience designing cooling systems for environmental or high-performance edge data centers.
• Experience addressing electromagnetic interference or sound transmission class attenuation requirements.
• Experience moving a design from concept through prototype and production.

Skills / Competencies

• Mechanical design and engineering analysis
• Prototype development and rapid iteration
• Design for manufacturing
• Computer-aided design using Onshape, AutoCAD, or comparable tools
• Mechanical systems integration
• Secure enclosure or modular facility design
• Creative and critical problem-solving
• Independent project execution and multidisciplinary collaboration

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• This is a full-time, on-site position in Payson, Utah.
• The role operates in a fast-moving engineering environment that prioritizes rapid iteration and practical problem-solving.
• Work may involve office, design, prototyping, manufacturing, and facility environments.
• The employee must be able to perform computer-based design work and participate in hands-on prototyping and manufacturing activities.
• The employee may be required to use personal protective equipment when working in applicable prototyping, manufacturing, or facility areas.
• The employee must be able to lift and move materials or equipment associated with prototyping and engineering work.
• Must be free of color blindness.

Company Overview

At CenCore, we deliver security solutions that support critical national security missions. We specialize in designing, building, securing, and maintaining advanced technology environments at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. We are seeking a dependable, cleared professional to join our team in support of secure mechanical engineering, infrastructure design, prototyping, and product development.

Compensation Overview

The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 annually. This range represents CenCore's current good-faith estimate for the position and may be adjusted based on relevant experience, qualifications, approved compensation practices, and applicable requirements.

Eligible employees may enroll in company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with plan terms and enrollment requirements. The company contributes toward employee healthcare premiums, subject to plan provisions. Employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, including employer matching contributions in accordance with plan guidelines and eligibility requirements. Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided in accordance with company policy, applicable contract requirements, and federal, state, and local laws. Benefit eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on position, location, and length of service. The company is committed to equitable pay practices and does not seek or rely on an applicant's wage history when making compensation decisions.

Benefits may be modified from time to time in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CenCore is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.