Lead Mechanical Packaging Engineer for Aerospace Systems

Advantage Technical; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA options

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer in Columbia, MD to lead the development of rugged mechanical packaging for aerospace electronic assemblies. You will drive concept to production, collaborating with electrical and engineering teams to meet performance and EMI requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• Experience designing mechanical packaging for electrical/electronic assemblies, preferably aerospace/defense.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design lightweight mechanical packaging and enclosures for electrical/electronic assemblies used in aerospace environments.
• Develop space-constrained packaging solutions for EMI-prone systems.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis to verify performance.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to define mechanical requirements and create concepts and detailed designs.
• Support prototype builds, manufacturing integration, testing, and first-article production activities.
• Participate in design reviews and customer presentations.
• Create and maintain production-ready engineering documents, drawings, and specs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, quality, and product performance.

Skills

8+ years experience

Clearance eligible

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer in Columbia, MD to lead the development of rugged mechanical packaging for aerospace electronic assemblies. You will drive concept to production, collaborating with electrical and engineering teams to meet performance and EMI requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.