Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary: A leading aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and sustainment of advanced aircraft systems and components. This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for new product development, mechanical system design, customer support, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring strong aerospace engineering experience, leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components, including structural assemblies, actuators, brakes, clutches, sensors, and related aircraft systems.
• Create and review CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support new product development activities from concept through testing, qualification, and production.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to define technical requirements and support development programs.
• Troubleshoot existing products and implement design improvements, performance enhancements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to customers, internal teams, and field operations.
• Support qualification and validation testing, including development of test procedures and analysis of results.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering initiatives.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for technical support, troubleshooting, and training activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant experience in mechanical design and product development within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification requirements and development processes for military and/or commercial aviation programs.
• Experience with aircraft mission systems, lifting systems, actuators, or related aerospace equipment preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD modeling and engineering analysis tools.

Additional Information:

• Hands-on engineering role supporting advanced aerospace products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that support military and civilian aviation operations.
• Collaborative environment with significant technical ownership and leadership responsibilities.