Principal Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team and lead new product development and engineering services efforts within our aircraft weapon systems product family.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will engage with customers to define product needs, develop estimates and statements of work, design and analyze mechanical solutions, and lead the development, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing implementation of new products and product upgrades.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority within the product family and provide guidance to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and long-term product performance.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
• Engineering degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in a technical leadership role, including direct customer engagement and mentoring of engineers
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical authority, resolve complex engineering issues, mitigate risks, and provide guidance across product lifecycles
• Proficiency with primary CAD/CAE tools including Creo, Mathcad, Ansys Workbench, and internally developed design software
• Manufacturing process knowledge including CNC machining, forging, assembly, and testing of precision mechanical components

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• basic life insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• 401k plan
• Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identify Theft Protection
• Enhanced Legal Services
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• 11 paid holidays
• 120 hours of PTO annually
• up to 3 weeks paid family leave