Contract Mechanical Engineer — Defense Hardware (Secret Clearance)

SOC LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an onsite contract role in Tucson, AZ. An active Secret Clearance is required. You will support design, development, integration, testing, and production of complex hardware and defense-related products.

The role involves collaborating with electrical, systems, software, manufacturing, and test engineers through the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, with emphasis on hands-on hardware development and robust design ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience supporting hardware development programs.
• Experience with mechanical design, engineering documentation, and product lifecycle development.
• Proven experience supporting products from concept development through production and production support.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and support hardware for complex systems and test equipment.
• Support product development activities including concept definition, detailed design, analysis, integration, testing, validation, and transition to production.
• Create, maintain, and release engineering documentation, technical drawings, and design packages.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering decisions throughout the development process.
• Support hardware integration, system validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, systems, software, manufacturing, and test engineering organizations.
• Support production programs by providing engineering solutions, resolving design issues, and implementing design improvements.
• Contribute to the fabrication, integration, and packaging of electronic assemblies, shelter assemblies, and power distribution equipment when applicable.
• Ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, quality, and program requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hardware development

System integration

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM tools

Job description

SOC LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an onsite contract role in Tucson, AZ. An active Secret Clearance is required. You will support design, development, integration, testing, and production of complex hardware and defense-related products.

The role involves collaborating with electrical, systems, software, manufacturing, and test engineers through the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, with emphasis on hands-on hardware development and robust design ownership.