Lead Mechanical Engineer, DoD R&D Team Leader

United Protective Technologies; Locust (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee the design and development of innovative mechanical systems. This role involves leading R&D teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and converting concepts into production-ready solutions. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and significant experience in mechanical or electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate will be adept in project management and technical writing, and must be a U.S. citizen. This is a full-time position located in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Demonstrated ability to employ first principles in design concept development across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams for project execution.
• Generate innovative solutions from complex project requirements.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing in DoD-specific environments.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in mechanical systems

Project management

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee the design and development of innovative mechanical systems. This role involves leading R&D teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and converting concepts into production-ready solutions. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and significant experience in mechanical or electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate will be adept in project management and technical writing, and must be a U.S. citizen. This is a full-time position located in North Carolina.