Mechanical Design Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help design advanced unmanned aircraft systems for high-performance commercial and government programs. You will influence product development from concept through full-scale production and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

You will apply SolidWorks and PLM tools to create robust 3D models, drawings, and documentation while performing structural and vibration analyses to validate designs for manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Five to eight years designing mechanical systems for complex engineered products.
• Hands-on experience with structural simulation, vibration characterization, and dynamic performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems for electromechanical products.
• Develop solutions to improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
• Perform structural analysis using FEA and evaluate through vibration and modal analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and test teams through the lifecycle.
• Contribute from design and prototyping through validation and production launch.
• Create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation using SolidWorks and PLM tools.
• Participate in design reviews and validation activities to meet requirements.
• Analyze issues, identify root causes, and propose long-term improvements.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on development and readiness.
• Recommend design improvements to reduce cost and improve manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

Vibration analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

Our client is expanding its engineering team with a Mechanical Design Engineer who will play a key role in designing advanced unmanned aircraft systems for high-performance commercial and government programs. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering team where your ideas will directly influence cutting edge product development, from early concepts through full scale production. If you enjoy solving challenging mechanical design problems, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, and seeing your designs become real world products, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems for sophisticated electromechanical products.
• Develop innovative solutions that improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, and product quality.
• Perform structural analysis using FEA and evaluate mechanical performance through vibration and modal analysis.
• Partner closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from early design and prototyping through validation, manufacturing launch, and ongoing product enhancements.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation using SolidWorks and PDM or PLM tools.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering validation activities to ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
• Analyze engineering issues, identify underlying causes, and develop effective long-term solutions to improve product performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to support component development, qualification, and production readiness.
• Recommend design improvements that reduce cost, improve manufacturability, and enhance long term product performance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Five to eight years of experience designing mechanical systems or components for complex engineered products.
• Hands-on experience with structural simulation, vibration characterization, and dynamic performance evaluation of mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to guide products through the complete development cycle, from early design concepts to full-scale manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design along with product data or lifecycle management software.
• Working knowledge of common engineering materials and joining methods, including metals, polymers, fastening systems, bonding solutions, and protective finishes.
• Familiarity with thermal management principles within electromechanical systems.
• Experience designing injection molded plastic components for production environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced electromechanical products.
• Exposure to optical systems integration or precision mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners during product development.