DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Associates Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

PTO

Holidays

401K

Job summary

Associates Systems in Tucson, AZ seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support hardware design for defense systems. The role combines mechanical hardware design, system integration, production support, and program execution ownership.

You will lead CAD-driven design from concept to production, collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain documentation and configuration control, and help transition hardware into manufacturing while ensuring quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 5–10 years of mechanical engineering, hardware design, or related product development experience.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design tools.
• Experience with product data management tools or configuration-controlled design environments.
• Strong mechanical design, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical hardware design efforts from early concept definition through detailed design and production support.
• Develop and support mechanical designs using 3D CAD tools and product data management systems.
• Support hardware development, design reviews, prototype builds, fabrication, integration, and production readiness.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical design, integration, and production issues.
• Support transition of mechanical hardware from engineering development into manufacturing and production environments.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support technical execution.
• Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and product data throughout the hardware lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction and support for mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment packaging.

Skills

3D CAD design

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Product data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Tools

3D CAD tools

Product data management tools

Job description

• All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less


• Interim Secret required prior to start


• Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract


• Rate: open to Negotiation


• Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical hardware design efforts from early concept definition through detailed design and production support


• Develop and support mechanical designs using 3D CAD tools and product data management systems


• Support hardware development, design reviews, prototype builds, fabrication, integration, and production readiness


• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical design, integration, and production issues


• Support transition of mechanical hardware from engineering development into manufacturing and production environments


• Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support technical execution


• Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and product data throughout the hardware lifecycle


• Provide technical direction and support for mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment packaging

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline


• 5-10 years of mechanical engineering, mechanical hardware design, or related product development experience


• Proven experience supporting concept definition, detailed design, transition to production, and production support


• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design tools


• Experience with product data management tools or configuration-controlled design environments


• Strong mechanical design, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies


• Experience with shelter assemblies, equipment packaging, or power distribution equipment


• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or production hardware programs


• Prior leadership of small to mid-sized technical teams


• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills


• Self-driven technical leader with strong ownership of design execution and production support

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