DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

<h2>All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less<br /> Interim Secret required prior to start<br /> Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract<br /> Rate: open to Negotiation<br /> Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc</h2> <h2>Mechanical Design Engineer</h2> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Tucson, AZ<br /> <strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time, onsite<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM<br /> <strong>Clearance:</strong> Active Secret clearance required</p> <h2>Role Overview</h2> <p>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.</p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Lead mechanical hardware design efforts from early concept definition through detailed design and production support</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop and support mechanical designs using 3D CAD tools and product data management systems</p> </li> <li> <p>Support hardware development, design reviews, prototype builds, fabrication, integration, and production readiness</p> </li> <li> <p>Work with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical design, integration, and production issues</p> </li> <li> <p>Support transition of mechanical hardware from engineering development into manufacturing and production environments</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support technical execution</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and product data throughout the hardware lifecycle</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide technical direction and support for mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment packaging</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Active Secret security clearance</p> </li> <li> <p>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline</p> </li> <li> <p>5–10 years of mechanical engineering, mechanical hardware design, or related product development experience</p> </li> <li> <p>Proven experience supporting concept definition, detailed design, transition to production, and production support</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design tools</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with product data management tools or configuration-controlled design environments</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong mechanical design, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Desired Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with shelter assemblies, equipment packaging, or power distribution equipment</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or production hardware programs</p> </li> <li> <p>Prior leadership of small to mid-sized technical teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Self-driven technical leader with strong ownership of design execution and production support</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>#cj</p>