Principal Mechanical Engineer

Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering--10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in complex product development--Proven technical lead or system owner on shipped products--Experience designing electromechanical systems such as handheld devices, large-scale industrial or vehicle-mounted equipment, or precision mechanisms--Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection-molded plastics, structural metals, welded assemblies, and tolerance management--Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or Onshape; working knowledge of FEA and mechanical simulation--Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills--Demonstrated ownership of designs from concept through full-rate production--Experience with ruggedized, safety-critical, or harsh-environment products; collaboration with Physics or Imaging teams preferred--Passion for mission-driven engineering and real-world impactAdditional InformationLocation: This role is based in Burlington, MA. The Principal Mechanical Engineer partners closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through sustaining engineering.

Description:
Viken Detection is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership across our advanced detection and imaging systems. This highest-level individual contributor role sets mechanical design strategy, drives cross-platform alignment, and tackles complex system-level challenges. The Principal Mechanical Engineer partners closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through sustaining engineering.ResponsibilitiesServe as mechanical system architect for major product platforms--Lead system-level design decisions, trade studies, and risk mitigation--Establish mechanical standards, best practices, and reusable design architectures--Drive cross-functional alignment across mechanical, electrical, software, and physics teams--Lead development of complex electromechanical systems including structures, mechanisms, and enclosures--Drive early-stage innovation by assembling and testing proof-of-concept prototypes to validate concepts and reduce technical riskOwn mechanical execution across the full product lifecycle from concept through sustaining--Resolve high-impact, cross-subsystem technical challenges--Oversee tolerance analysis, structural integrity, environmental robustness, and reliability--Partner with Operations to ensure manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective designs--Lead mechanical NPI efforts, production readiness, and supplier engagement--Incorporate production, quality, and field feedback into continuous improvement--Mentor engineers and lead technical design reviews--Influence engineering roadmaps, resourcing, and long-term technical strategy--Advise engineering leadership on mechanical risk, capability, and execution--Promote engineering rigor, documentation quality, and technical excellenceTravel as needed (e.g., to suppliers, manufacturing partners, field deployments, or customer sites) to support development, integration, and issue resolution

Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering--10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in complex product development--Proven technical lead or system owner on shipped products--Experience designing electromechanical systems such as handheld devices, large-scale industrial or vehicle-mounted equipment, or precision mechanisms--Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection-molded plastics, structural metals, welded assemblies, and tolerance management--Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or Onshape; working knowledge of FEA and mechanical simulation--Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills--Demonstrated ownership of designs from concept through full-rate production--Experience with ruggedized, safety-critical, or harsh-environment products; collaboration with Physics or Imaging teams preferred--Passion for mission-driven engineering and real-world impactAdditional InformationLocation: This role is based in Burlington, MA. We are seeking local candidates, as relocation assistance is not available.Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.--Compensation details: 145000-170000 Yearly SalaryPI97d027a6fcc1-25660-41569983