Defense Hardware Mechanical Engineer – Secret Clearance

Solidus Technical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Technical Solutions in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and production of critical defense hardware. This role oversees engineering from concept through manufacturing, driving system integration and providing hands-on technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and 5+ years of engineering experience, with hands-on 3D CAD and PDM skills. Onsite work and active Secret clearance are required to join a collaborative program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience across the hardware lifecycle from concept to production.
• Hands-on use of modern 3D CAD tools and PDM systems.
• Cultural fit within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design, development, and production realization of defense systems.
• Drive engineering across product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Provide hands-on leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Execute system integration with robust mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Collaborate with program offices and partners to align hardware with timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years experience

3D CAD

PDM systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

3D CAD software

PDM systems

Job description

Solidus Technical Solutions in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and production of critical defense hardware. This role oversees engineering from concept through manufacturing, driving system integration and providing hands-on technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and 5+ years of engineering experience, with hands-on 3D CAD and PDM skills. Onsite work and active Secret clearance are required to join a collaborative program.