Lead Mechanical Engineer - High-Power Defense Systems

Actalent; Tennessee; On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for directed energy platforms, including high voltage lasers and microwave systems. You will design complex assemblies, create manufacturing drawings with GD&T, and lead prototypes on a Knoxville, TN site.

The role requires 9+ years of experience, a strong SolidWorks background, and the ability to obtain an active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks with complex assemblies.
• Expertise in GD&T and manufacturing drawings.
• Leadership or team lead experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in ANSYS, FEA/CFD, and MATLAB.
• Thermal management for high-power systems.
• Defense or aerospace experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Master's Degree or PE license.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical systems using SolidWorks.
• Create manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Design structural, thermal, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Perform stress, thermal, vibration, and fluid flow analyses.
• Lead prototype builds, testing, and product integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage project risks, schedules, and technical deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance (Active Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or PE license

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for directed energy platforms, including high voltage lasers and microwave systems. You will design complex assemblies, create manufacturing drawings with GD&T, and lead prototypes on a Knoxville, TN site.

The role requires 9+ years of experience, a strong SolidWorks background, and the ability to obtain an active Secret Clearance.