Sr Mechanical Engineer

Talon is a small business engineering firm providing innovative, end-to-end, rapid-turn solutions to our government and commercial clients. Founded in 2019, Talon employs over 150 Aerospace and Defense engineers and other support staff to solve complex engineering problems for a variety of applications to include aircraft, ballistics, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, missiles, and warheads. Talon has an office in Tucson, AZ that is providing high fidelity computational models/analysis and technical services support to Fortune 500 companies.

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in this onsite role, you'll be involved in the design, development, and support of mechanical components and sub-assemblies for tactical missile systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical defense technologies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document mechanical components and assemblies in support of tactical missile systems, ensuring alignment with system and customer requirements.
• Provide engineering support to suppliers and manufacturing facilities-both domestically and internationally-including troubleshooting, product development, and obsolescence management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing) to develop and validate mechanical design solutions.
• Participate in design peer reviews, conduct trade studies, and contribute to technical decision-making processes.
• Support updates to technical data packages (TDPs), variances, and configuration changes.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles (ANSI/ASME Y14.5) and perform tolerance analysis to ensure manufacturability and fit.
• Work alongside Quality Engineers to support First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Manage your tasks independently, meeting schedule, technical, and budget commitments with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience. An advanced degree may substitute for additional experience.
• Experience with mechanical hardware design and development, preferably for military or defense applications.
• Knowledge of technical data package (TDP) development, including creation, release, and updates.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and the ability to interpret technical drawings in a production environment.
• Proficiency in GD&T (ANSI/ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting production environments for military-grade products-ranging from development through full-rate production.
• Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications.
• Experience using CREO (Pro/ENGINEER) or similar 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with PTC Windchill or similar Product Data Management (PDM) tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in technical writing and presenting to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401k
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative work culture focused on innovation and work-life balance.

Additional Details:

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

If you're looking to grow your mechanical engineering career while working on leading-edge defense technology, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-impact, mission-driven team.