Mechanical Engineer

Raven Defense Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Raven Defense Corporation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, NM. This role emphasizes managing the design lifecycle and serving as a technical focal point, ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include driving design processes from modeling to hands-on assembly, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining excellence under fast-paced conditions. Full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design, analysis, and integration.
• Proficiency in using integrated mechanical design tools.
• Ability to maintain technical excellence under shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full design lifecycle from modeling to assembly.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customers.
• Oversee mechanical integration ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA simulation

SolidWorks

Design for Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk

Job description

Raven Defense is searching for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical focal point for our mechanical design, modeling, and assembly operations in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate will seamlessly bridge the gap between complex customer requirements and mission-ready hardware, working in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment where your designs move rapidly from the screen to the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the full design lifecycle: from conceptual modeling and FEA simulation to COTS hardware selection, procurement and hands‑on assembly
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customers and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Oversee mechanical integration for airborne and maritime systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards
• Champion Design for Manufacturing principles to ensure seamless transitions from CAD to the field

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design, analysis, drawings, and hands‑on integration
• Proficiency in the use of an integrated mechanical design tool suite (i.e. SolidWorks, Autodesk, etc.)
• Proven ability to maintain technical excellence in a high‑tempo environment with shifting priorities and mission‑critical deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in system design and analysis relative to Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of at least one discipline of design-for-manufacturing, complex assembly modeling, FEA simulation, or defense industry mechanical/aerospace engineering standards
• Experience in airborne or maritime mechanical system integration and environments
• Thorough understanding of the whole design lifecycle and ability to work outside core function
• Proficiency in DoD guidelines and standards, design reviews, security procedures, testing protocols, and administrative standards
• Background in the DoD RDT&E community (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation)

Travel

• Occasional travel, up to 25%, is required for this position. Travel will include customer and vendor visits in office/meeting environments as well as engineering support requirements which may include CONUS and OCONUS deployment aboard specialized RDT&E assets in support of customer requirements
• Candidate must be capable of meeting FAA medical flight clearance requirements

Citizenship and Clearance

• US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Candidate must meet minimum eligibility requirements to obtain a US DoD Top Secret level security clearance.

Job Type

Full-time

Salary: Dependent upon experience

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift

Raven Defense Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.